Carthamus dianius
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a thistle. The leaves have jagged deep lobes. The flower heads are white with red stigma.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Mediterranean, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves at the base are used in stews.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Herba santa
Synonyms
Carduncellus dianius Webb.; Centaurea diania (Webb) Knoche;