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Disporum trachycarpum Fairybells (1 Page of 5) The Disporum trachycarpum plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to N.E. Oregon and south along the Rockies. It is a member of the Colchicaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fairybells. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Disporum trachycarpum Common Name: Fairybells Family: Colchicaceae Author: (Wats.)Benth.&Hook. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Wooded slopes, often by streams, or in aspen groves, to 3000 metres[60].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105, 161, 177, 257]. A sweet flavour[212]. The fruit is up to 10mm in diameter and is leathery rather than pulpy[235].
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