Carlina involucrata subsp. cyprica
Poir., Meusel et Kastner
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCarlina involucrata is a species of perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and broad leaves.
Description
A thistle herb of the Asteraceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The stems and leaves are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
They are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Cyprus, Mediterranean,
Notes
There are about 20-28 Carlina species.
Also Known As
Plotarka
References (1)
- Della, A., et al, 2006, An ethnobotanical survey of wild edible plants of Paphos and Larnaca countryside of Cyprus. J. Ethnobiol. Ethnomed. 2:34
