Goldeneye (Viguiera multiflora)

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

Viguiera multiflora is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No further details are given. — No further details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open areas on foothills and mountains, well up towards the timberline. Yellow pine, aspen and spruce belts. (Zone 9)