Hong Kong Lily (Lilium brownii)

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

Lilium brownii is a BULB growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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: Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant slightly sweet taste, they are used as a vegetable in much the same way as potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). — A pleasant slightly sweet taste, they are used as a vegetable in much the same way as potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).; A starch can be extracted from the bulbs and added to other foods.; The grated bulb can be added as a thickener to soups etc.; The bulb is usually rather small - it is 25 - 40mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Loose fertile soil along woodland edges or in grass and thickets. Rock crevices, amongst coarse grass and scrub below 1,500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)