Asparagaceae FAMILY
Hosta sieboldii
Hosta sieboldii
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Hosta sieboldii is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.50 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - Japan.
HabitatLowland moors and meadows, usually fully exposed to the sun[ 251 Title The Gardener's Guide to Growing Hostas Publication Author Grenfell. Diana Publisher David & Charles; Newton Abbot. Year 1996 ISBN 0-7153-0431-3 Description Excellent cover of the genus, though it concentrates mainly on the cultivars and does not go much into plant uses. ].