Wu Jia Pi (Eleutherococcus gracylistylus)

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

Eleutherococcus gracylistylus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Flowers. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Wasted slopes or shrub thickets. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)