Chocolate Lily
Dichopogon strictus
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Basic Information
Family: Liliaceae
Genus: dichopogon
Plant ID (slug): dichopogon-strictus
Numeric ID: 25011
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Dichopogon strictus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in November. 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, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers Root Edible Uses: Root - raw or cooked[144, 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]. Flowers - raw. Chocolate scented[144].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Dichopogon strictus Chocolate Lily