Aralia cordata
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.80 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Shadow
Half shade, Shadow
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Young branched shoots of a plant can be eaten both raw and cooked. They can grow up to 1.5 meters long and have a mild and pleasant flavor, often blanched. The shoots are bright and tender with a unique lemon-like taste. They are ideal for adding to salads, soups, and other dishes. The shoots contain about 1.1% protein, 0.42% fat, 0.8% soluble carbohydrates, and 0.55% ash. The root of this plant, when cooked, is used as an alternative to salsify.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/08
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Achillea can repel pests, allowing Aralia to grow healthier. It also attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Garlic can help repel pests and provide a strong aroma that may benefit neighboring plants. |
|
Hibiscus syriacus Rose Of Sharon, Althaea, Shrub Althea, Hardy Hibiscus |
Hibiscus attracts pollinators, which can improve the yield of nearby plants including Aralia. |
|
Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon |
Spearmint can enhance the flavor and growth of Aralia while deterring specific types of pests. |
|
Smilax herbacea Carrion Flower, Smooth carrionflower |
Rudbeckia can attract beneficial insects and pollinators, helping to create a balanced ecosystem. |