Lapsana apogonoides

Physical Characteristics

Lapsana apogonoides is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: 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 and Japan.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Young plant - cooked[105, 178]. A famine food, it is only used when better foods are not available[177]. Seed - cooked. It can be used like rice[178].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known