Reineckea (Reineckia carnea)

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

Reineckia carnea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland).

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

Woods and foothills of C. and S. Japan. Dense forests, shady and moist slopes, hillsides along valleys at elevations of 100 - 3200 metres in China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)