Saussurea diamantiaca
Nakai
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Description
A cool temperate herb of the daisy family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
Young leaves are edible when cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Distribution
A cool temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Korea,
Propagation
No specific information is available for this species. It is suggested to surface-sow seed, or just barely cover it, in a cold frame in spring, keeping the compost moist. Prick seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and grow on in a greenhouse or cold frame through their first winter, then plant out in late spring after the last expected frosts. Division in spring may also be possible.
Other Uses
None known.
