Carthamus coerulescens
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves
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A thistle-like herb in the Asteraceae family native to the Mediterranean region.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Notes
There are 14 Carthamus species. They are thistle like plants. They are mostly Mediterranean. Not in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Hermandez Bermejo, J.E., and Leon, J. (Eds.), 1994, Neglected Crops. 1492 from a different perspective. FAO Plant Production and Protection Series No 26. FAO, Rome. p 263
