Yellow-flowered leaf-cup
Smallanthus uvedalia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1-3 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are erect and hollow. They have purple spots. The leaves are opposite and may or may not have leaf stalks. The blades are oval and 10-35 cm long by 10-35 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America, China, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Osteospermum uvedalia L.;