Formosa lily (Lilium formosanum)

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

Lilium formosanum is a BULB growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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 and neutral soils.

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 can be up to 4cm in diameter.; Rich in starch, it can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).

Habitat & North American Range

Seashores and open grassland in sandy or volcanic soils from sea level to 3500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)