Hyacinth Brodiaea (Triteleia hyacinthina)

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

Triteleia hyacinthina is a BULB growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August. 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch, the bulb can be used like potatoes. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Rich in starch, the bulb can be used like potatoes.; An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy, often rocky open flats to mid-montane meadows, also found in wet places, meadows and slopes to 1800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)