Jacquemontii Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema jacquemontii)

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

Arisaema jacquemontii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July. 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

Root - cooked. Used in the same ways as potatoes. The tubers are 12 - 30mm in diameter. The root must be thoroughly cooked or dried before use, see the notes above on toxicity. Leaves - dried. — Used in the same ways as potatoes.; The tubers are 12 - 30mm in diameter.; The root must be thoroughly cooked or dried before use, see the notes above on toxicity.; The leaves are fermented before being eaten in Nepal.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubberies and rocky slopes in upper forest and lower alpine zones in the drier areas of the Himalayas, 2400 - 4000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)