Berberidaceae FAMILY
Podophyllum aurantiocaule
Podophyllum aurantiocaule
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
We have seen no reports of toxicity for this species but all parts of the plant, except the fully ripe fruit, are almost certainly poisonous[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].
Botanical Description
Podophyllum aurantiocaule is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.30 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - China.
HabitatDeciduous and mixed forests, often in wet areas beneath Rhododendrons and conifers, at 2,750 - 3350 metres. Also open stony alpine pastures amongst dwarf scrub at 3350 - 3950 metres.