Broad-Leaved Tricyrtis (Tricyrtis latifolia)

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

Tricyrtis latifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to July. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots - cooked. — Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains all over Japan. Forests and forest margins in Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)