Herb latin name: Cacalia nikomontana


Synonyms: Parasenecio nikomontana


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Cacalia nikomontana:

Young plant - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
100 cm
(3 1/4 foot)

Flowering:
August to
October

Habitat of the herb:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Propagation of Cacalia nikomontana:

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:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Medicinal use of Cacalia nikomontana:

None known

Known hazards of Cacalia nikomontana:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.