Plant Details

Reichardia picroides

French scorzonera

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General Information

Scientific name: Reichardia picroides
Also known as: French scorzonera

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root
Edibility:
(5)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a mild and pleasant taste. They are pleasantly sweet and contain little fiber, making them an excellent substitute for lettuce in salads that can be consumed in large quantities. Even when the plant is in bloom, the older leaves remain appealing. The root can also be eaten raw or cooked.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/06