Cordatum Cardiocrinum (Cardiocrinum cordatum)

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

Cardiocrinum cordatum is a BULB growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in August, and the seeds ripen in September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

An edible starch is obtained from the bulb. Young leaves - cooked. This use will considerably weaken the plant and is not to be recommended in normal situations. — An edible starch is obtained from the bulb.; Young leaves - cooked.; This use will considerably weaken the plant and is not to be recommended in normal situations.

Habitat & North American Range

Conifer, oak and bamboo woods in mountains in cool moist situations, especially in N. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)