Mountain Dandelion (Agoseris glauca)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Agoseris glauca is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The solidified sap (latex) of the stem is chewed as a gum. — The solidified sap (latex) of the stem is chewed as a gum.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows and other open places at all elevations in moderately dry to moist or even wet soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)