Hodgsonii Ligularia (Ligularia hodgsonii)

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

Ligularia hodgsonii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and stems - cooked. — Leaves and stems - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains in C. and N. Japan. Stream banks, grassy slopes and forest margins at elevations of 900 - 2800 metres in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)