Oriental paperbush (Edgeworthia chrysantha)

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

Edgeworthia chrysantha is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from February to April, and the seeds ripen from May to August. 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 and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests and streamsides, at elevations of 300 - 1600 metres in Ichang Province. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)