Giganteum Cardiocrinum (Cardiocrinum giganteum)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cardiocrinum giganteum is a BULB growing to 1.8 m (6ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodland clearings at an altitude of 1,500 - 2,400 metres and as high as 3,600 metres around Simla. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)