Fritillaria cirrhosa (Fritillaria roylei)

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

Fritillaria roylei is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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.

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

Alpine slopes and in shrubberies, 2700 - 4000 metres, from Pakistan to Uttar Pradesh. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)