Fineleaf hymenopappus (Hymenopappus lugens)

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

Hymenopappus lugens is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - chewed by the Indians. Used as a chewing gum. — Root - chewed by the Indians.; Used as a chewing gum.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry, often sandy or gravelly places in foothills and plains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)