Serratum Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema serratum)

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

Arisaema serratum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in March. 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

Tuber - must be thoroughly dried or cooked. The tubers are 15 - 55mm in diameter. Use with caution, see the notes above on toxicity. Leaves - cooked. Use with caution, see the notes above on toxicity. — Tuber - must be thoroughly dried or cooked.; The tubers are 15 - 55mm in diameter.; Use with caution, see the notes above on toxicity.; Use with caution, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady forests in C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)