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Lilium brownii var. viridulum

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Liliaceae Edible: Bulb - tea, Bulbs 404 iNaturalist observations

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Lilium brownii var. viridulum is a variety of Lilium brownii native to China.

Description

A subtropical lily bulb plant cultivated and sold in local markets in China.

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Edible Uses

The bulbs are eaten fresh or dried, and can be prepared as tea.

Traditional Uses

The bulbs are eaten fresh or dried.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets in China. It is cultivated.

Synonyms

Lilium aduncum Elwesand others

Also Known As

Bai he

References (2)

  • Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
  • Wikipedia - Lilium

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