Achyranthes aspera - 817 - Chaff-flower

Achyranthes aspera - 817 - Chaff-flower

PlantID: 817


Paten Park Native Nursery Data


Achyranthes aspera - Chaff-flower


HERB TO 1.5 METRES TALL


Bushy or spreading herb, foliage downy underneath, long slender erect spikes with many tiny green flowers. Young foliage is bush tucker and edible if boiled. Dominant plant on off-shore islands. Salt spray tolerant. Nice in rockeries.