Rampion

Campanula rapunculus

root · leaf

A white root tasting of hazelnut and mild radish, grated raw or cooked, and a leaf rosette for winter salads.

Origin

Europe and North Africa

Where to find it

In dry meadows, on banks and woodland edges; it has almost disappeared from markets, but a few seed companies still sell it.

Season (United States)

October to March

Preparation

The root is scrubbed and eaten raw, grated, or cooked for about ten minutes; the rosette is washed well.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Fructans (inulin, FOS) · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It is the plant from the Brothers Grimm tale: Rapunzel's mother had stolen some from the witch's garden.