Canada Beadruby (Maianthemum canadense)

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

Maianthemum canadense is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. We have no more details except a warning that the fruit should be used with caution. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — We have no more details except a warning that the fruit should be used with caution.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and recent clearings, often to the sub-alpine zone, in humus-rich slightly acid soils. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)