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 shady rock crevices. Its fleshy, rounded leaves have a mild, fresh flavour, ideal for salads.

It can be planted now — September is one of the best months.

See which trees navelwort grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

Pomegranate

No account needed.

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.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Pomegranate

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.