Navelwort
Umbilicus rupestris
- Layer 5 · Ground cover
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Small native succulent plant that frequently grows on stone walls and in shady rock crevices. Its fleshy, rounded leaves have a mild, fresh flavour, ideal for salads.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Partial shade
- Size: Herbaceous up to 0.3 m
- Mature diameter: 0.3 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Harvest
- March — Harvest
- April — Harvest
- May — Harvest
- June
- July
- August
- September — Planting
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The fresh leaves are applied externally to heal wounds and burns, and consumed in salads.
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