Isodon japonicus
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Basic Information
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
Genus: isodon
Plant ID (slug): isodon-japonicus
Numeric ID: 21907
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Isodon japonicus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
Cancer Used medicinally in the treatment of stomach cancer[266].
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Isodon japonicus