Rock-lily

Arthropodium cirrhatum

Physical Characteristics

Arthropodium cirrhatum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 moist soil.

Distribution

New Zealand

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Rhizome - cooked[173, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known