Ixeris chinensis

Physical Characteristics

Ixeris chinensis is a PERENNIAL. 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 - Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Root Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105]. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[177]. Root - cooked[105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known