Mazus miquelii

Makino.

Miquel's mazus

Scrophulariaceae Edible: Leaves 1,579 iNaturalist observations

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Description

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.

Edible Uses

Young leaves - cooked.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Where It Grows

TEMPERATE ASIA: China (Anhui Sheng, Fujian Sheng, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Hubei Sheng, Jiangsu Sheng, Jiangxi Sheng), Japan, Taiwan NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia)

Cultivation

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained but moisture-retentive loamy soil in a sunny position.

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.