Maackii Veratrum (Veratrum maackii parviflorum)

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

Veratrum maackii parviflorum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

According to one report the whole plant is edible. This report should be viewed with extreme scepticism, the plant is likely to be very poisonous. — According to one report the whole plant is edible.; This report should be viewed with extreme scepticism, the plant is likely to be very poisonous.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain woods of C. and N. Japan. Mountain forests and alpine meadows at elevations of 400 - 1700 metres in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)