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Hydrophyllum virginianum

Perennial

HomePerennialHydrophyllum virginianum

Rich woods and damp clearings.

Family: Hydrophyllaceae
Height: 0.6 m / 2 ft
Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 1 of 5
Other Uses: of 5

Native Habitat

Virginia Waterleaf, Eastern waterleaf Hydrophyllum virginianum native habitat is Rich woods and damp clearings.

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. A bland flavour. The mild-tasting and tender young leaves make a pleasant addition to the salad bowl, whilst older leaves make a good spinach. Only use when young, they become bitter with age.

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