Herb latin name: Youngia denticulata


Synonyms: Ixeris denticulata, Lactuca denticulata, Paraixeris denticulata


Family: Compositae



Medicinal use of Youngia denticulata:

Febrifuge. Used in the treatment of sore throats.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual/Biennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Sunny slopes and roadsides in mountains all over Japan.

Edible parts of Youngia denticulata:

Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. They contain about 1.6% protein, 0.4% fat, 2.1% carbohydrate, 0.8% ash.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in middle to late spring in situ. If you only have a small quantity of seed then it will probably be better to sow it in a cold frame in April and plant out in late spring.

Cultivation of Youngia denticulata:

Sunny slopes and roadsides in mountains all over Japan.

Known hazards of Youngia denticulata:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.