Chondrilla chondrilloides

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30 cm tall. The leaves in a ring at the base are narrowly oval. They are 2-7 cm long by 3-9 mm wide. There are a few leaves on the stems. There are 1-5 flowering stems.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alps, Austria, Egypt, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Romania, Slovenia, Switzerland, Yemen

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Prodiščna hrustavka

Synonyms

Lactuca prenanthoides Scop.; Prenanthes chondrilloides Ard.;