Wild Rhea (Oreocnide integrifolia)

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

Commonly found in East Asia, Oreocnide integrifolia is an evergreen shrub or tree that grows usually about 5 - 20 m in height. It produces one of the strongest fibers in India which are made into ropes, nets, and coarse cloth. It has no known edible and medicinal uses. It can be grown through seeds, cuttings, and root cuttings.

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

Rain forests, valleys, at elevations of 200 - 1,400 metres in southern China. Understorey trees in disturbed wet evergreen forests at elevations between 300 - 1,400 metres in India. (Zone 10)