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Myriactis nepalensis

an annual member of the Myriactis genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
annual
Height
0.5 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves and young shoots - cooked[1][2]. The roasted fruits are pickled[3].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Fruit

Environment

Range
E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat
Open places along trails and as a weed of cultivated ground at elevations of 1400 - 3900 metres in Nepal[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in sheltered conditions and plant out in late spring. If sufficient seed is available then the seed can probably be sown outdoors in situ in the spring[K].

Cultivation

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We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in many areas of the country.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

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