Rose twisted stalk
Streptopus lanceolatus
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A slender herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The stems are usually unbranched. The are curved. The leaves do not clasp the stem. The fruit are red berries.
There are about 10 Streptopus species. Also put in the family Convallariaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
CAUTION: Fruit should not be eaten in large amounts. Young leaves and shoots are added to salads to give a cucumber flavour. The fruit can be eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves, stalks
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rose mandarin, Roseybells, Scootberry
Synonyms
Streptopus curvipes Vail; Streptopus roseus Michx.; and others