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Aster kantoensis

Family: Asteraceae


What it is like

A herb. It can grow for one to two years. It is 50 cm tall.

There are about 250 Aster species.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan


How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked and eaten. The flowers are eaten.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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