Plant Name:
Hosta
Latin Name:
Hosta sp.
Plant Type:
Plant
Edible Part:
Leaves, Flowers, Seeds
About
Hosta is a flowering perennial mainly grown for its attractive foliage. The Hosta genus includes many species and varieties with different combinations of leaf shapes, colors, and patterns. Bell-shaped flowers in a variety of colors bloom in late spring to summer on top of stalks extending above the foliage. This plant contains saponins, which are commonly found in legumes and if fed in excess, can cause excessive salivation, diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.