Affinis Saw-Wort (Saussurea affinis)

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

Saussurea affinis is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves and young shoots. No more details are given. — Leaves and young shoots.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes and valleys, plains, hills, forest margins, forests, grassland, wasteland, farmland, riversidesand roadsides from near sea level to 3300 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)