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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; thrives in open, damp meadow conditions
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates temporary waterlogging typical of marshy habitats
Temperature
Hardy to freezing winter temperatures; avoids extreme heat above 28°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Deeply lobed, narrow linear leaves forming a basal rosette; margins finely toothed
- Flower: Bright yellow composite flower heads (3–5 cm diameter) on hollow, smooth scapes
- Stem: Slender, hollow flowering stems; exude milky white sap when broken
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist; avoid drying out during flowering
Fertilization
No regular feeding needed; natural soil nutrients suffice. Rare supplemental feeding only in nutrient-poor soils
Composted banana peel liquid：Compost banana peels for 2 weeks, steep in water, dilute 1:20 for root drench; avoid raw peels to prevent odorPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering through summer
- Trim back yellowing foliage in late autumn to tidy rosettes
- Thin overcrowded rosettes in early spring to improve airflow and growth
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA-verified non-toxic; no adverse effects from ingestion
Humans: No known toxic effects; leaves and flowers are edible for human consumption
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Edible leaves and flowers for salads or teas; nectar source for bees and butterflies
