Smilacina Stellata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Smilacina Stellata

Also known as: Star-Flowered Lily Of The Valley

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 0.60 m

Width: 0.60 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Shadow, Half shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Root

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
None

Description

Fruit: edible raw or cooked. The fruit, the size of a pea, grows in clusters of 2 to 8 berries. The fruit has a sweet, bitter taste reminiscent of syrup and is a good source of vitamin C, which can help prevent scurvy. Excessive consumption can have a laxative effect, but cooking eliminates this. Young leaves: edible raw or cooked. The young shoots that grow in spring can serve as an alternative to asparagus. Additionally, the young leaves and shoots are suitable as a vegetable after being cooked. Root: edible after cooking. The roots should first be soaked in alkaline water to reduce the unpleasant taste. They can then be eaten like potatoes.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Cornus kousa Japanese Dogwood	Cornus kousa provides shade and helps keep the soil moist, benefiting Smilacina stellata which prefers dappled sunlight.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Rubus idaeus can act as a support for Smilacina stellata, helping it to climb and thrive in a mixed environment.
Salix alba Willow	Salix alba helps to prevent soil erosion and maintain soil moisture, which is beneficial for the roots of Smilacina stellata.
Mentha aquatica Water mint	Mentha aquatica can attract beneficial insects and assist in pest management, creating a conducive environment for Smilacina stellata.