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Podolepis hieracioides

Long podolepis

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Podolepis hieracioides commonly known as long podolepis, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae and grows in New South Wales and Victoria. It is a small perennial with yellow flowers.

Description

A daisy in the Asteraceae family found in temperate regions, with an edible taproot.

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Edible Uses

The taproot was probably eaten.

Traditional Uses

The taproot was probably eaten.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

References (1)

  • Hastings Advance Community College, 2017, Uses for Native Plants of the Mornington Peninsula. 86pp. p 62

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