Centaurea napifolia
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, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The young ring of leaves is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Lucia
Synonyms
Centaurea romana L.; Cyanus napifolius Gaertn.; and others