Cacalia farfarifolia

Physical Characteristics

Cacalia farfarifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plant and leaves - cooked[177]. Added to soups, eaten with soya sauce or seasoned with miso or ground walnuts[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known