Chilean Bellflower (Lapageria rosea)

Family: Philesiaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Lapageria rosea is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to December, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet white juicy pulp, the yellow fruits are the size of a hen's egg. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A sweet white juicy pulp, the yellow fruits are the size of a hen's egg.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady woodlands, usually near the coast because it likes a humid atmosphere, between latitude 34 and 41°south. (Zone 8)