Fly Poison (Amianthium muscitoxicum)

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

Amianthium muscitoxicum is a BULB growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry or mesic wooded slopes, meadows and savannas from sea level to1500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)