Tassel Flower
Herb latin name: Tassel Flower,Tassel Flower Extract
Latin name: Emilia coccinea
Synonyms: Cacalia coccinea, Cacalia sagittata, Emilia flammea, Emilia javanica, Emilia sagittataCacalia coccinea, Cacalia sagittata, Emilia flammea, Emilia javanica, Emilia sagittata
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Tassel Flower: The plant is said to be used medicinally for children, but the report gives no more details.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Not known in a truly wild situation
Edible parts of Tassel Flower: Leaves - raw or cooked. Added to salads or used as a potherb.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts. The seed can also be sown outdoors in situ in the middle of spring.
Cultivation of Tassel Flower: Not known in a truly wild situation
Known hazards of Emilia coccinea: None known
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