Nervosa Astelia (Astelia nervosa)

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

Astelia nervosa is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. 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). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat. — Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest and grassland in the montane to sub-alpine zone between latitudes 37 and 47° south. (Zone 8)