Pretty Face, Cook's triteleia, Golden brodiaea

Triteleia ixioides

Physical Characteristics

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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - Oregon to California.

Habitats

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

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - raw or cooked[105, 257]. Small[161]. Rich in starch, they can be used like potatoes.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known