Lapsana humilis
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: lapsana
Plant ID (slug): lapsana-humilis
Numeric ID: 19753
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lapsana humilis 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 - Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young plant - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lapsana humilis
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