Barrenwort, Medion herb, Bishop's hat
Epimedium grandiflorum

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 20-30 cm high and 30-40 cm across. The flowers are mauve-pink and spurs. The young leaflets are coppery brown. Later they change to light green. The flowers are reddish-pink.

There are over 44 Epimedium species.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It will grow in most soils. It is frost hardy. It is best in a protected, shaded, moist position. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Europe (country/location of origin), Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Tasmania

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Plants are grown by division.

Its other names

Local names

Bishop's mitre, Horny goat weed

Synonyms

Epimedium macranthum M & D;