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Leontodon crispus

Family: Asteraceae


What it is like

A herb.

The name is ambiguous.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean


How it is used for food

The young ring of leaves at the base are used in soups and stews. They are boiled then fried.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Apargia crispa (Vill.) Willd.; Crepis nudicaulis L.; and others