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Disporum trachycarpum
Fairybells
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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.

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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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