Clintonia udensis
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Basic Information
Family: Convallariaceae
Genus: clintonia
Plant ID (slug): clintonia-udensis
Numeric ID: 23659
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Clintonia udensis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Himalayas to S.W. China.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - cooked as a vegetable[177, 272].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Clintonia udensis