Yam Daisy (Microseris nutans)

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

Microseris nutans is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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 and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - raw. The bitter, milky root juice is eaten raw. — The bitter, milky root juice is eaten raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Open, rather moist places, from lowland to higher elevations. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)