Herb latin name: Cacalia firma


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Cacalia firma:

Leaves - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial

Habitat of the herb:

Mountain forests.

Propagation of Cacalia firma:

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. Surface sow or only just cover the seed and do not allow the compost to dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade until they are large enough to plant out. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb:

Mountain forests.

Medicinal use of Cacalia firma:

None known

Known hazards of Cacalia firma:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.