Plant Details

Aralia cordata

Udo

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General Information

Scientific name: Aralia cordata
Also known as: Udo

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 1.80 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Root, Stems
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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