Centaurea sclerolepis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A thistle. It takes 2 year to complete its life cycle. It grows 45-140 cm tall. The leaves at the base are 4.5 cm long by 10 cm wide. The flowers are pink.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The root is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Erpelan, Gezere beri, Gre ge, Hivanok