What is Snake Lily?
Snake Lily, scientifically known as Dichelostemma volubile, is a vine-like forb or herb native to California. Snake Lily (Latin: Dichelostemma volubile, family Liliaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Snake Lily? — PlantSage
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What is Snake Lily
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Snake Lily (Dichelostemma volubile). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Snake Lily safe to eat?
Snake Lily is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Snake Lily grow?
Snake Lily is a member of the Liliaceae family native to CAL. Snake Lily thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to dry conditions.
Can I grow Snake Lily at home?
Snake Lily grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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