Aurantiocaule Podophyllum (Podophyllum aurantiocaule)

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

Podophyllum aurantiocaule is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

We have no reports for this species but the following report is for the closely related P. hexandrum. Fruit - raw. It must only be eaten when it is fully ripe. Juicy but insipid. The fruit is about 5cm long. — We have no reports for this species but the following report is for the closely related P.; It must only be eaten when it is fully ripe.; Juicy but insipid.; The fruit is about 5cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Deciduous and mixed forests, often in wet areas beneath Rhododendrons and conifers, at 2,750 - 3350 metres. Also open stony alpine pastures amongst dwarf scrub at 3350 - 3950 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)