Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Flowers, Seeds
The flowers are used in salads, and both flowers and seeds are edible.
Known Hazards
The plant's phytostabilization properties regarding arsenic could lower the risk of the harmful carcinogen to humans.
Where to Find It
It is a warm temperate plant. It is best in light to medium, well-drained soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is frost resistant but damaged by drought.
Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, East Africa, Europe, Guatemala, Mexico*, North America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Zambia,
A plant that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 2 m high and spreads 1 m wide. The stems are stout, erect and succulent. The leaves are divided and have oval leaflets that taper to the tip. There are teeth around the edge. The flowers have many petals. They are at the top of the plant.
How to Grow
Plants can be grown by seeds or by dividing the tubers.
References (6)
Benvenuti, S. & Mazzoncini, M., 2021, The Biodiversity of Edible Flowers: Discovering New Tastes and New Health Benefits. Frontiers in Plant Science Article 569499. (As Dahlia mignon)
Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 320
Fowler, D. G., 2007, Zambian Plants: Their Vernacular Names and Uses. Kew. p 76
Guatemala thesis 19 - AppendixE
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 263
Tabl. Ecole bot. ed. 3:182. 1829 (Cat. pl. hort. Paris)
