Aletris spicata

Physical Characteristics

Aletris spicata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from March to August, and the seeds ripen from May to August. 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 and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A famine food, used when all else fails[179].

Medicinal Uses

Antitussive Vermifuge The root is antitussive and vermifuge[218].

Known Hazards

None known