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Leontodon crispus

Vill.

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Description

A temperate herb in the daisy family with edible leaves.

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Edible Uses

The young ring of basal leaves are used in soups and stews, typically boiled and then fried.

Traditional Uses

The young ring of leaves at the base are used in soups and stews. They are boiled then fried.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

Synonyms

Apargia crispa (Vill.) Willd.Crepis nudicaulis L.and others

References (1)

  • Pieroni, A., et al, 2005, Food for two seasons: Culinary uses of non-cultivated local vegetables and mushrooms in a south Italian village. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 56(4): 245􏰣-272

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