Pretty Face (Triteleia ixioides)

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

Triteleia ixioides is a BULB growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen in 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in starch, they can be used like potatoes. — Bulb - raw or cooked.; Rich in starch, they can be used like potatoes.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils near the coast, in oak and pine forests to 1500 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)