Tiger Flower (Tigridia pavonia)

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

Tigridia pavonia is a CORM growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Delicious when baked, tasting like a sweet potato. — Delicious when baked, tasting like a sweet potato.; The corm is quite small unfortunately and so will never be more than a very tasty occasional treat.; The corm has an unpleasant, burning sensation on the mouth if it is eaten raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Oak and pine forests, it is also frequent on roadsides and in semi-wild habitats. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)