Herb latin name: Cacalia hastata orientalis


Synonyms: Parasenecio hastata orientalis


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Cacalia hastata orientalis:

Young leaves - raw, cooked or used as a flavouring.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
2 m
(6 1/2 foot)

Flowering:
September
to October

Habitat of the herb:

Woods in mountains, N. Japan. Grassy fields at the forest edges in mountainous areas.

Propagation of Cacalia hastata orientalis:

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:

Woods in mountains, N. Japan. Grassy fields at the forest edges in mountainous areas.

Medicinal use of Cacalia hastata orientalis:

None known

Known hazards of Cacalia hastata orientalis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.