Smilacina Stellata
Star-Flowered Lily Of The Valley
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Smilacina Stellata.
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral
Shade, Partial shade
Usage properties
Leaves, Fruit, Root
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.