Tian Nan Xing (Arisaema amurense)

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

Arisaema amurense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Well-soaked roots can be boiled, peeled and eaten. The tuber is 6 - 7cm in diameter. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. Young leaves - cooked. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — Well-soaked roots can be boiled, peeled and eaten.; The tuber is 6 - 7cm in diameter.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.; Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Virgin forests, mountains and river banks. Deciduous forest, mixed forest, under woods and by streams at elevations of 50 - 200 metres in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)