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Anthemis cretica

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Anthemis cretica, the Cretian mat daisy or white mat chamomile, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It or its many subspecies can be found around the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea area, Poland, the Caucasus, and the Middle East as far as Iran. It is highly morphologically variable, and the namesake of a species complex.

Description

An herb in the Asteraceae family found in temperate climates.

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Edible Uses

The flowers are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Albania, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Many

References (1)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement

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