Yun Lian (Coptis teeta)

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

Coptis teeta is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). It is in leaf all year. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given but some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity. — No more details are given but some caution is advised, see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Evergreen broad-leaved forests at elevations of 1500 - 2300 metres in NW Yunnan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)