Dear Lee, Thanks for your list of edible USOs. I assume it goes without saying that these are all African species and the list would be many time longer for the rest of world. I see Iain has added Lilium a major food item in Asia. Suppose there's a full list somewhere? Jim W. -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +