Formosa lily

Lilium formosanum

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Basic Information

Family: Liliaceae

Genus: lilium

Plant ID (slug): lilium-formosanum

Numeric ID: 3992

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Physical Characteristics

Lilium formosanum is a BULB growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Formosa and Taiwan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Bulb - cooked[105, 177]. The bulb can be up to 4cm in diameter[266]. Rich in starch, it can be used as a vegetable in similar ways to potatoes (Solanum tuberosum).

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Lilium formosanum pricei PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Lilium formosanum pricei is a BULB growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.