Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus – Native Plant Search

Native Range

A native plant refers to a species of plant that has naturally evolved and grown in a particular geographic area without any human intervention or introduction. These plants have adapted to the local climate, soil, and ecological conditions over an extended period of time, often thousands of years. Because of this co-evolution with their specific environment, native plants have developed characteristics that make them well-suited to the local ecosystem and provide essential resources for local wildlife.

Native plants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of an area. They provide food and habitat for native wildlife, support pollinators like bees and butterflies, and contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Additionally, native plants often require fewer resources like water and fertilizers compared to non-native or exotic plants that may not be well-suited to the local environment.

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Native Continent

Asia-Temperate, Europe

Asia-Temperate

Amur, China, Eastern Siberia, Gansu Sheng, Hebei Sheng, Heilongjiang Sheng, Henan Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng, Jilin Sheng, Liaoning Sheng, Mongolia (East Mongolia), Primorye, Russian Federation, Russian Federation-Eastern Siberia, Russian Federation-Western Siberia, Shaanxi Sheng, Shandong Sheng, Shanxi Sheng, Western Siberia,Armenia

Europe

Italy (northeast), Slovenia,

Natural Habitat

Edible Uses

Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked like asparagus or celery. They must be consumed when very young or else they become fibrous. Flower buds - raw or cooked. They taste somewhat like green beans. They contain about 43mg vitamin C per 100g, 983 IU vitamin A and 3.1% protein. Flowers - raw or cooked. They can be dried and used as a thickener in soups etc. If the flowers are picked just as they start to wither they can be used as a condiment. The flowers are a traditional food in China where they are steamed and then dried. Root - cooked. They taste like a blend of sweet corn and salsify. We have found them to be tender but fairly bland with a slight sweetness. The swollen roots are quite small and are only really worthwhile using if the plant is being dug up for divisions or some other reason.