Fiordaliso giallo
Centaurea solstitialis subsp. schouwii

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 plant is boiled and seasoned with oil, lemon and salt. It is also used in soups.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gattaredda

Synonyms

Centaurea schouwii DC.; Centaurea sicula subsp. schouwii (DC.) Nyman; Centaurea solstitialis subsp. schouwii (DC.) Dostal;