Yam Daisy
Microseris procera
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: microseris
Plant ID (slug): microseris-procera
Numeric ID: 25020
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Microseris procera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Western N. America - Washington to California.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Gum Root - raw[105, 161, 177]. A gum obtained from the juice (sap?) is chewed[105, 161, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Microseris procera Yam Daisy
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