Hastata Indian Plantain (Cacalia hastata orientalis)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Cacalia hastata orientalis is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — Young leaves - raw, cooked or used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains, N. Japan. Grassy fields at the forest edges in mountainous areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)