Hastata Indian Plantain (Cacalia hastata tanakae)

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

Cacalia hastata tanakae is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.8 m (6ft). 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

Young leaves - raw. — Young leaves - raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains, N. Japan. Wet sandy ground in ravines. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)