Smallii Trillium (Trillium smallii)

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

Trillium smallii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to June. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in foothills all over Japan. Also found in grassy places in mountains and occasionally in stony places by the sea. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)