Cantoniense Disporum (Disporum cantoniense)

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

Disporum cantoniense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender leaves and young shoots - cooked. Used as a vegetable. — Tender leaves and young shoots - cooked.; Used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool shady places at elevations of 1100 - 2900 metres in Nepal. Forests and thickets at elevations of 700 - 3000 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)