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Japanese Hawkweed, scientifically known as Youngia japonica, is a biennial forb or herb native to regions including Afghanistan, Assam, Bangladesh, and various parts of China, India, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Japanese Hawkweed (Latin: Youngia japonica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Japanese Hawkweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Japanese Hawkweed is a member native to AFG, ASS, BAN, CBD, CHN, and CHC. Japanese Hawkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Japanese Hawkweed grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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