They are greatly favored as a potherb (cooked). This daisy may be used as a potherb. They are then chopped finely and cooked as a potherb. The leaves are used as a potherb in modern Iran. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads. The Cherokee parboil the leaves, rinse them and cook in hot grease as a potherb. The edible leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb. The whole herb has a bitter taste, but is still used as flavoring or potherb.