Centaurium erythraea subsp. grandiflorum
(Pers.) Melderis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCentaurium erythraea is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family known by the names common centaury and European centaury. It is also commonly known as feverfoullie, gentian or centaury.
Description
A herb in the Gentianaceae family native to the Mediterranean region.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
The European centaury is mainly prepared as a tisane for use in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Spain,
Synonyms
Centaurium grandiflorum (Pers.) Druceand several others
Also Known As
Centaurea
References (1)
- Blanco-Salas, J., et al, 2019, Wild Plants Potentially Used in Human Food in the Protected Area “Sierra Grande de Hornachos” of Extremadura (Spain). Sustainability 2019, 11, 456
