Bear's Ear (Cymbonotus lawsonianus)

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

Cymbonotus lawsonianus is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Loamy or sandy soils to the montane and sub-alpine zones. Open forests, especially on clay soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)