Pingue Hymenoxys (Hymenoxys richardsonii)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Hymenoxys richardsonii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A latex obtained from the root is used as a chewing gum. The skin of the root is used, the gum is obtained by pounding the roots. — A latex obtained from the root is used as a chewing gum.; The skin of the root is used, the gum is obtained by pounding the roots.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry, open often rocky hillsides and plains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)