Atractylodes macrocephala
Family: Asteraceae
Herbaceus perennial. Native to China, Korea and Japan.
Bears radiant flowers which give way to large, fertile seeds crowned by
a silky pappus. The rhizome is used in Chinese medicine as an aromatic
tonic in treatment of chronic gastro-enteritis and as a Qi tonic to promote
the adrenals and help resurrent flagging sexuality. Cultivation:
Easy. Average germ time 23 days. Space plants 1 foot apart.
Flowers to 22 inches tall.
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