Slime Lily (Albuca major)

Family: Hyacinthaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Albuca major is a BULB growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The succulent stems are chewed to allay thirst. They are rather mucilaginous. — The succulent stems are chewed to allay thirst.; They are rather mucilaginous.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy places on flats and lower slopes. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)