Lily bulb

Lilium spp.

root · vegetable

White bulb scales, sweet and floury, stir-fried or added to sweet Chinese soups.

Origin

China

Season (United States)

September to November

Preparation

Only bulbs sold for cooking: ornamental lilies are not edible.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

In Japan, the same bulb, called yurine, is a festive New Year vegetable.