Chinese Ixeris (Ixeris chinensis)

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

Ixeris chinensis is a PERENNIAL. 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 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

Young leaves - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. Root - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.; An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains in C. and S. Japan. This report refers to the sub-species I. chinensis strigosa. (Lév.&Vant.)Ohwi. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)