Cacalia kiusiana

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: cacalia

Plant ID (slug): cacalia-kiusiana

Numeric ID: 21370

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Cacalia kiusiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from August 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 - S. Japan.

Habitats

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

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cacalia kiusiana