Daylily

Hemerocallis spp.

flower · vegetable

Orange flower buds, dried as “golden needles” for Chinese soups, or stir-fried fresh like a green bean.

Origin

China and Japan

Season (United States)

June to August

Preparation

Cooked, and in reasonable amounts: eaten raw and in large numbers, fresh buds upset some people's digestion.

Did you know?

Each flower lasts a single day: its Greek name means “beauty for a day”.