American Bladder Nut (Staphylea trifolia)

Family: Staphyleaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Staphylea trifolia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet edible oil is obtained from the seed. — Seed - raw or cooked.; They are eaten like pistachios.; The seed can be used in place of walnuts (Juglans spp) in making chocolate-chip cookies.; A sweet edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich moist thickets along streams and the borders of woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)