Centaury
Centaurea diluta
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chefraj, Daaga, Zmamour
Synonyms
Calcitrapa diluta (Aiton) Holub; and others