Disporum smilacinum
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Basic Information
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: disporum
Plant ID (slug): disporum-smilacinum
Numeric ID: 23656
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Disporum smilacinum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177]. Bulb[105, 177]. No further details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Disporum smilacinum