Cynara sibthorpiana
Boiss. et Heldr.
Asteraceae Edible: Flowers, Stems
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Meise Botanic Garden
Description
An herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family found in Mediterranean climates. The flowers and stems are edible.
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Edible Uses
The flowers and stems are eaten.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Crete, Cyprus, Libya, Mediterranean, North Africa,
Notes
There are about 10 Cynara species.
References (1)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 73
