Krameri Hololeion (Hololeion krameri)

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

Hololeion krameri is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is in flower from September to October. 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, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young plants. Root. — Leaves and young plants.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet boggy places in central and southern Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)