Wild Hyacinth, Largeflower triteleia, Howell's triteleia

Triteleia grandiflora

Physical Characteristics

Triteleia grandiflora is a BULB growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia and south to Oregon and Utah.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; East Wall. By. South Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[207, 257]. A sweet nut-like flavour[212], they can be used like potatoes. Said by some people to be the tastiest of the North American edible bulbs[207]. At their best when slow roasted for an hour when they become rather sweet[183]. Young seedpods - cooked as a potherb[183, 207]. An excellent green[212].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known