Herb: Yam Daisy


Latin name: Microseris procera


Synonyms: Microseris laciniata, Scorzonella maxima


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Yam Daisy:

Root - raw. A gum obtained from the juice (sap?) is chewed.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
30 cm
(11 3/4 inch)

Habitat of the herb:

Fairly moist meadows, occasionally on drier slopes.

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:

Fairly moist meadows, occasionally on drier slopes.

Medicinal use of Yam Daisy:

None known

Known hazards of Microseris procera:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.