Grayi Diphylleia (Diphylleia grayi)

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

Diphylleia grayi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). 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. — No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in high mountains, central and northern Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)