Bladder Campion

The dialect name derives from the shape of the seed pod. The plant is sometimes mistakenly called catchfly, which is similar in appearance. This perennial salad herb was long considered superior to dandelion and was once extensively cultivated. Introduced from Europe, it is naturalized throughout the eastern United States. It prefers meadows and blooms from midsummer to frost. The greens are best in the early spring and late fall.