Phagnalon saxatile
(L.) Cass.
Scuderi angustifoglio
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPhagnalon saxatile, known as the mediterranean phagnalon, is a plant that can grow up to 50 centimetres (20 in) high.
Description
Phagnalon saxatile is a plant in the Asteraceae family found in rocky or saxatile habitats.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring for meat and fish dishes and for potatoes.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as flavouring for meat and fish dished and also for potatoes.
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Where It Grows
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily,
Synonyms
Conyza intermedia Lag.Conyza saxatilis L.Gnaphalium saxatile L.and others
References (2)
- Lentini, F. and Venza, F., 2007, Wild food plants of popular use in Sicily. J Ethnobiol Ethnomedicine. 3: 15
- Pasta, S., et al, 2020, An Updated Checklist of the Sicilian Native Edible Plants: Preserving the Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Century-Old Agro-Pastoral Landscapes. Frontiers in Plant Science. Volume 11|Article 388
