The boiled young roots of the bellflower, Campanula rapunculus.


Campanula rapunculus
Image: Jean-Pol Grandmont



Original Receipt in 'Acetaria: A Discourse of Sallets' by John Evelyn (Evelyn 1699)

52. Rampion, Rapunculus, or the Esculent Campanula: The tender Roots eaten in the Spring, like those of Radishes, but much more Nourishing.