Miquel's mazus

Mazus miquelii

Physical Characteristics

Mazus miquelii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from April to August, and the seeds ripen from April to August. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known