Maximowiczii Saw-Wort (Saussurea maximowiczii)

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

Saussurea maximowiczii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). 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

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassy places in mountains, C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)