Manchurian Spikenard (Aralia continentalis)

Family: Araliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Aralia continentalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild and agreeable flavour. — The following uses are for the closely related A.; It is quite possible that they also apply to this species.; Shoots - cooked or raw.; They can be up to 1.5 metres long and have a mild and agreeable flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)