Umbellata Lindera (Lindera umbellata)

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

Lindera umbellata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from April to May. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The decoction is poured over rice or millet and eaten. We have no more details. — The decoction is poured over rice or millet and eaten.; We have no more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub at up to 3000 metres in W. China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)