Plant Details

Houttuynia cordata

Chameleon

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General Information

Scientific name: Houttuynia cordata
Also known as: Chameleon

Plant Properties

Layer: Aquatic
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
medicinaal
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Fragrant, Ground cover

Description

Young shoots and leaves of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They are best harvested in the spring when they are about 8 cm long. They have a distinctive scent and can be used as a flavoring in salads. The root of the plant is suitable for cooking and also has a noticeable scent, similar to that of the shoots and leaves. The fruit contains numerous small seeds.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09