Green-Dragon (Arisaema dracontium)

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

Arisaema dracontium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in May. 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: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. Considered to be edible once it has been dried, aged and elaborately processed. The root contains calcium oxalate crystals - these are destroyed by drying the plant or by thorough cooking. — Considered to be edible once it has been dried, aged and elaborately processed.; The root contains calcium oxalate crystals - these are destroyed by drying the plant or by thorough cooking.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich moist woods. Found mainly in wet woods and along the sides of streams, but sometimes also in dry soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)