Hemerocallis middendorffii var. exaltata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHemerocallis middendorffii, known as Amur daylily, is a plant species in the subfamily Hemerocallidoideae of the family Asphodelaceae of the order Asparagales. It is native to the Russian Far East, northwest China, Korea, and Japan. It grows in meadows, mountain slopes, open woods, and scrub. It is cultivated in Asia for its edible flowers.
Description
A temperate daylily with edible flowers and leaves.
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Edible Uses
Both the flowers and leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan,
Notes
There are about 15 Hemerocallis species. Also put in the family Hemerocallidaceae.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Addisonia 18:37. 1934 (As Hemerocallis exaltata)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/ (As Hemerocallis exaltata)
