Centaurea dumulosa
Boiss.
Shrubby centaury
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Description
An herb of the Asteraceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions, with edible stems and leaves.
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Edible Uses
The stems are eaten raw in salads or cooked.
Traditional Uses
The stems are eaten raw in salads or cooked.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine,
Also Known As
Murrar
References (2)
- Ali-Shtayeh, M. S., et al, 2008, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine (Northern West Bank): A comparative study. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 4: 13
- Hinnawi, N. S. A., 2010, An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the Northern West Bank "Palestine". An-Najah National University. p 92
