Klasea cardunculus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-70 cm tall. It has a short underground stem or rhizome. The stems are erect. The leaves are oblong and 5-10 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Mongolia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Centaurea cardunculus Pall.; Serratula cardunculus (Pall.) Schischk.; and others