Small twistedstalk (Streptopus streptopoides)

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

Streptopus streptopoides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked. A cucumber flavour. Fruit - raw or cooked. A watermelon flavour. The orange-red berries are about 6mm in diameter. — Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked.; A cucumber flavour.; Fruit - raw or cooked.; A watermelon flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Dense coniferous mid-montane woods. Moist woods, river banks and alder thickets. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)