Dentata Ixeris (Ixeris dentata)

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

Ixeris dentata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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 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 moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. The very young leaves can be eaten raw. Root - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.; The very young leaves can be eaten raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny places in lowland and low valleys all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)