Podolepis robusta
Alpine podolepis
AsteraceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root ?
The taproot was probably eaten traditionally.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
How to Identify
A daisy-family plant (Asteraceae) native to temperate regions, characterized by a taproot.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Podolepis robusta, commonly known as alpine podolepis, mountain lettuce or cattleman's lettuce, is a perennial herb from the Australian Alps in the family Asteraceae.
References (1)
- Hastings Advance Community College, 2017, Uses for Native Plants of the Mornington Peninsula. 86pp. p 62
