Daisy Family
Compositae
Members of the Daisy Family are plentiful and include both edibles and ornamentals. All varieties have perfect flowers and most are self-compatible, meaning they do not need the assistance of insects to become pollinated.
Some edible members of the Daisy Family include:
*Remember that varieties within the same species are likely to cross-pollinate with one another and you must take proper precautions to isolate these if you or a neighbor are growing more than one variety within the same species.
Click on the orange words to find more information on how to plant and save seeds from these varieties.
Members of the Daisy Family are plentiful and include both edibles and ornamentals. All varieties have perfect flowers and most are self-compatible, meaning they do not need the assistance of insects to become pollinated.
Some edible members of the Daisy Family include:
- lappa–gobo (Japanese burdock)
- coronarium–shungiku
- endiva–endive, escarole
- intybus–chicory (witloof chicory)
- cardunculus–cardoon
- scolymus–artichoke (globe artichoke)
- annuus–sunflower
- maximiliani–edible rooted sunflower
- tuberosus–Jerusalem artichoke (sunroot)
- sativa–lettuce, celtuce
- sonchifolia–yacon
- hispanica–black salsify (scorzonera)
- porrifolious–salsify
- pratensis–wild salsify
*Remember that varieties within the same species are likely to cross-pollinate with one another and you must take proper precautions to isolate these if you or a neighbor are growing more than one variety within the same species.
Click on the orange words to find more information on how to plant and save seeds from these varieties.
