Gladiolus permeabilis edulis
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Basic Information
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: gladiolus
Plant ID (slug): gladiolus-permeabilis-edulis
Numeric ID: 26004
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gladiolus permeabilis edulis is a CORM growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from August to September. 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. Africa - Cape Province.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Corm - cooked[46, 61]. The roasted bulb tastes like chestnuts[2].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gladiolus permeabilis edulis