Wyethia robusta
Nutt.
What to Eat
Edible parts: Seeds
The seeds are edible. No further details are recorded.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
North America, USA,
How to Identify
Wyethia robusta is a perennial herb reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall. It flowers from August to October and is pollinated by insects. The plant thrives in light sandy or medium loamy, well-drained soils across mildly acidic to basic pH ranges. It requires full sun and prefers moist conditions.
How to Grow
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. This species might be no more than a synonym for W. angustifolia. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a free-draining, gritty but moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position. Plants are intolerant of drought.
Propagation: Sow seed in a greenhouse or cold frame in early spring using a very freely-draining compost. Prick out seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle, then plant out into permanent positions when sufficiently established. The crown can also be carefully divided as plants come into growth in spring.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Other Uses
None known
Wikipedia
Source ↗Wyethia robusta is a perennial herb reaching 0.6 m (2 ft) tall. It flowers from August to October and is pollinated by insects. The plant thrives in light sandy or medium loamy, well-drained soils across mildly acidic to basic pH ranges. It requires full sun and prefers moist conditions.
References (2)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
