What is Madie?

Madia is part of the Asteraceae family, also commonly known as Aster or the Daisy family. Other common names include the oil plant and tar weed. Interestingly, there are about 18 species that fall under the family Madia ; However, only two species are grown in gardens, Madia sativa and m. Elegans . m. m.

Both Madia species have torn looking daisies that move in color from light yellow to orange yellow. Their centers can be brown or dark red. They also grow from two to four feet (0.61 - 1.2 m). A shadow is preferred because their flowers close if they are full of sun, especially at noon. As mentioned above, the flower to m.

Madie leaves are three to five inches (7.6 - 12.7 cm) long, but quite narrow. They can almost be considered as a blade. In addition, if one touches the leaves, he notices that he feels sticky. The leaves are also scented. Some people believe the leaves smell like mango, while others say they are pineapple or berries smelling.

Madie has an interesting history. In America, where there were flowers, m. Elegans were found by native Americans because the seeds were very rich in oils. m. As a result, people from Arucan from Chile also searched as a good source of oil and even protein through his seeds.

Although many people value Madie plants, they are not extremely popular in gardens, because they are slow growers and their flowers are considered average. Some gardeners enjoy growing plants, especiallyMen because they can be grown from seeds without problems. In fact, the seeds can be sown in the ground for colder climate and in the autumn months for warmer climate. Gardeners must be careful about overloading plants because they grow best when the soil conditions are dry.

Although Madie has existed for centuries, gardeners should study a flower before planting. In some areas, this may be considered invasive and may not look like aesthetically pleasant after planting. Although it prefers colder climate, it can grow well in a wide range of areas.