Chocolate Lily
Dichopogon fimbriatus
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Basic Information
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: dichopogon
Plant ID (slug): dichopogon-fimbriatus
Numeric ID: 23681
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dichopogon fimbriatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 6in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Australia - New South Wales, S. Australia, Tasmania, Victoria.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[144, 157, 193]. It is usually sweet but can be bitter[193]. Several tubers up to 3.5cm long are produced by each plant, usually up to 15cm below the surface of the soil[193].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dichopogon fimbriatus Chocolate Lily