Hispidus Heteropappus (Heteropappus hispidus)

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

Heteropappus hispidus is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

In open fields and grasslands in lowland areas of C. and S. Japan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)