Mitsuba
Cryptotaenia japonica
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Mitsuba is a delicate Japanese herb with trefoil leaves and a mild parsley-like flavor prized in Asian cuisine. It thrives in moist, shaded conditions and self-seeds readily, making it valuable for woodland garden edges and permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan, East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Most mitsuba in cultivation is the wild type (var. japonica); some seed catalogs offer 'Green Mitsuba' selected for vigor and leaf production.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Mitsuba is a delicate Japanese herb with trefoil leaves and a mild parsley-like flavor prized in Asian cuisine. It thrives in moist, shaded conditions and self-seeds readily, making it valuable for woodland garden edges and permaculture systems.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Mitsuba grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Japan, East Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Most mitsuba in cultivation is the wild type (var. japonica); some seed catalogs offer 'Green Mitsuba' selected for vigor and leaf production.