Cirsium nipponicum

Physical Characteristics

Cirsium nipponicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), beetles. The plant is self-fertile. 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. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

E. Asia - central and southern Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Edible Uses: Oil Young plant - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

Diaphoretic Vulnerary Diaphoretic, vulnerary[178].

Known Hazards

None known