Gnaphalium japonicum
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: gnaphalium
Plant ID (slug): gnaphalium-japonicum
Numeric ID: 25294
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Gnaphalium japonicum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A famine food, used when all else fails[177, 179].
Medicinal Uses
Expectorant The plant is expectorant[218].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Gnaphalium japonicum