Negishii Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema negishii)

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

Arisaema negishii is a PERENNIAL. 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. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - boiled and peeled. The root must be thoroughly cooked or dried before use, see the notes above on toxicity. — Root - boiled and peeled.; The root must be thoroughly cooked or dried before use, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)