Berry-bearing catchfly, Inflated Campion, Bladder Campion
Silene baccifera

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 50 cm high. The stems can lie along the ground or curve upwards. They can have white hairs. The leaves are 22-60 mm long by 12-20 mm wide.

There is only one Cucubalus species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In the Himalayas it occurs between 2,400-2,500 m altitude. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In Sichaun and Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Central Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pakistan, Russia, Siberia, Sikkim, Spain, Taiwan

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cucubalus baccifer var. japonicus