Fire Lily (Cyrtanthus breviflorus)

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

Cyrtanthus breviflorus is an evergreen Bulb growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. 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) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A food plant. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Small streams, wet grassland or marshy slopes, to 3000 metres . (Zone 8)