Callosum Wild Lily (Lilium callosum)

Family: Liliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Lilium callosum is a BULB growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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) 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

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch, it can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes (Solanum tuberosum). — The bulb is up to 3cm in diameter.; Rich in starch, it can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).

Habitat & North American Range

Riverside meadows and meadow slopes. Grassy slopes in limestone areas at elevations of 100 - 900 metres in China. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)