Bladdernut (Staphylea colchica)

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

Staphylea colchica is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to November. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Flower buds. No further details are given. — No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Forests to 1200 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)