Herb latin name: Cacalia peltifolia


Synonyms: Parasenecio peltifolia


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Cacalia peltifolia:

Young shoots - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
180 cm
(6 feet)

Flowering:
September
to October

Habitat of the herb:

Woods, along streams and in ravines, in the mountains of C. Japan. Sandy soil in or along small streams in deciduous forests.

Propagation of Cacalia peltifolia:

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, along streams and in ravines, in the mountains of C. Japan. Sandy soil in or along small streams in deciduous forests.

Medicinal use of Cacalia peltifolia:

None known

Known hazards of Cacalia peltifolia:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.