Speckled Wood Lily (Clintonia umbellulata)

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

Clintonia umbellulata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. Harvested in spring before they fully unfurl, they have a cucumber flavour. Older leaves can be cooked. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.; Harvested in spring before they fully unfurl, they have a cucumber flavour.; Older leaves can be cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich cove hardwood forests at elevations of 200 - 1000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)