Fedia cornucopiae
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Basic Information
Family: Valerianaceae
Genus: fedia
Plant ID (slug): fedia-cornucopiae
Numeric ID: 21460
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Fedia cornucopiae is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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 dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Europe.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 27, 37, 46, 61]. A mild flavour. The plant quickly forms rosettes of leaves in hot weather when corn salad is not available[183].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Fedia cornucopiae