Centaurea aspera

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Spain

How it is used for food

The flowers are peeled and stewed. The leaves are used to make a drink.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bracera, Escabiosa borda, Herba del sucre, Travalera

Synonyms

Calcitrapa aspera (L.) Cass.; and many others