Scandens Senecio (Senecio scandens)

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

Senecio scandens is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Shady and damp places by roads. Forests in the Himalayas, 1800 - 3600 metres from Uttar Pradesh to Bhutan. (Zone 8)