Rayless Tansyaster (Haplopappus nuttallii)

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

Haplopappus nuttallii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. 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: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A drink is made from the roots. — A drink is made from the roots.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open places, often on alkaline soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)