Mount Diablo Globelily (Calochortus pulchellus)

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

Calochortus pulchellus is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Bulb - raw or cooked. Rather small, usually smaller than a persons thumb, but easily harvested. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Rather small, usually smaller than a persons thumb, but easily harvested.

Habitat & North American Range

Woody and brushy slopes in chaparral and pine and oak forest above 200 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)