Assamica Lindera (Lindera assamica)

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

Lindera assamica is an evergreen Tree. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

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

1800 - 2400 metres in Sikkim and Bhutan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)