Snake Lily (Dichelostemma volubile)

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

Dichelostemma volubile is a CORM growing to 3.6 m (11ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Corm - raw or cooked. — Corm - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Clay or granite, bushy or open slopes below 750 metres in California, where it clambers over shrubs. (Zone 8)