Miniature beefsteakplant (Mosla dianthera)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will succeed outdoors in Britain, though judging by its native range it should be possible to grow it as a hardy annual in most parts of the country. It probably requires a well-drained soil and a sunny position.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in mid to late spring.
Edible uses
Young shoots - cooked. Although edible, they are not very pleasant.
Medicinal uses
The leaves are carminative.
Habitat
Grassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan.
Native range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.