Herb latin name: Youngia chelidoniifolia


Synonyms: Lactuca chelidoniifolia, Paraixeris chelidoniifolia


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Youngia chelidoniifolia:

Flowers - cooked. Leaves - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual/Biennial


Height:
40 cm
(1 foot)

Habitat of the herb:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Propagation of Youngia chelidoniifolia:

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 the herb:

Humus-rich soils in deciduous forests.

Medicinal use of Youngia chelidoniifolia:

None known

Known hazards of Youngia chelidoniifolia:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.