Hemerocallis fulva Common day lily (Hemerocallidaceae )

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Hemerocallis fulva
Common day lily
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The Hemerocallis fulva plant species is found in Of uncertain origin. A garden escape in Britain. It is a member of the Hemerocallidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common day lily.

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Latin Name:  Hemerocallis fulva
Common Name:  Common day lily
Family:  Hemerocallidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Large quantities of the leaves are said to be halucinogenic[127, 137]. Blanching the leaves removes this hallucinatory component[205]. (This report does not make clear what it means by blanching, it could be excluding light from the growing shoots or immersing in boiling water[K].)

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Common and widespread in the wild[205], probably as an escape from cultivation.

Edible Uses: Leaves and young shoots - cooked[85, 116, 179, 183]. An asparagus or celery substitute. An excellent sweet tasting vegetable[179, K], though some caution is recommended[127, 137]. The leaves need to be eaten whilst still very young since they quickly become fibrous[K]. Flowers - raw or cooked[62, 100]. The petals are thick and crunchy, making very pleasant eating raw, with a nice sweetness at the base because of the nectar[K]. The flowers can also be dried and used as a thickener in soups etc[62, 183]. In this case, they are picked when somewhat withered and closed[85]. A rich source of iron[218]. Flower buds - raw or cooked[62, 100, 105, 116]. A pea-like flavour[85]. Can be dried and used as a relish[178]. The dried flower contains about 9.3% protein. 25% fat!?, 60% carbohydrate (rich in sugar), 0.9% ash. It is rich in vitamin A[179]. Tubers - raw or cooked[183]. A nutty flavour[62]. Young tubers are best, though the central portion of older tubers is also good[85].

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