Denticulata Youngia (Youngia denticulata)

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

UPDATE 21 Sept 2011: Youngia denticulata (Houtt.) Kitam. is a synonym of Paraixeris denticulata (Houtt.) Nakai.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. They contain about 1.6% protein, 0.4% fat, 2.1% carbohydrate, 0.8% ash. — Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked.; They contain about 1.6% protein, 0.4% fat, 2.1% carbohydrate, 0.8% ash.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny slopes and roadsides in mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)