Acanthostyles

Acanthostyles buniifolius

Shrub1.5×1 mzone 9–11light shade

Profile

Family: Asteraceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 1.5 m
Spread: 1 m
Growth: very slow
Lifespan: 20 years
First yield: after 3 years
Hardiness: zone 9–11
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: dry – very moist
pH: 5.5 – 7.5

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses2 of 10

Growing

Acanthostyles buniifolius prefers full sun and well-drained loamy to clay soils with neutral pH. It tolerates a wide range of moisture conditions and is frost hardy. Propagation is typically by seed. The shrub can resprout after fire or damage. It requires minimal care once established.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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