Centaurea virgata
Lam.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCentaurea virgata is a species of Centaurea. It is native to Western Asia. The subspecies C. virgata subsp. squarrosa is known as squarrose knapweed.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae family.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are eaten raw in salads.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Acosta virgata (Lam.) Holub.
Also Known As
Deqniseh
References (1)
- Yesil, Y., et al, 2019, Wild edible plants in Yeşilli (Mardin-Turkey), a multicultural area. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2019) 15:52
