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Yam Daisy
Microseris nutans

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Herb: Yam Daisy

Latin name: Microseris nutans

Synonyms: Scorzonella nutans

Family: Compositae

Edible parts of Yam Daisy:

Root - raw. The bitter, milky root juice is eaten raw.

Description of the plant:

Habitat of the herb:

Open, rather moist places, from lowland to higher elevations.

Propagation of Yam Daisy:

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in early spring in a greenhouse. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter, planting them out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring might be possible.

Cultivation of the herb:

Open, rather moist places, from lowland to higher elevations.

Medicinal use of Yam Daisy:

None known

Known hazards of Microseris nutans:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.