Phyteuma spicatum, the spiked rampion,[1] is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Campanulaceae.
Its common names include raiponce en épi (French), Ährige Teufelskralle (German), Ährige Rapunzel (Swiss German), and Raponzolo giallo (Italian).
[2] The leaves, roots, and flowers are edible, and can be eaten raw.
[3][4] Flowers before blooming can for instance be prepared by steaming or boiling briefly, then seasoned (see photo).
This Campanulaceae article is a stub.