Carpesium triste
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: carpesium
Plant ID (slug): carpesium-triste
Numeric ID: 25700
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Carpesium triste is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from August 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plant - cooked[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Carpesium triste