natural herbs
Saussurea ussuriensis
Herb latin name: Saussurea ussuriensis
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Saussurea ussuriensis:
Young leaves - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
120 cm(4 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Mountains, C. Japan.Propagation of Saussurea ussuriensis:
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. Surface sow, or only just cover the seed, and make sure that the compost does not dry out. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse or cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out in late spring after the last expected frosts. Division in spring might be possible.Cultivation of the herb:
Mountains, C. Japan.Medicinal use of Saussurea ussuriensis:
None knownKnown hazards of Saussurea ussuriensis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.