Smilacina purpurea
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Basic Information
Family: Convallariaceae
Genus: smilacina
Plant ID (slug): smilacina-purpurea
Numeric ID: 25106
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Smilacina purpurea is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral 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
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots Edible Uses: Tender young leaves and shoots - cooked as a vegetable[51, 272].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Smilacina purpurea
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