Mantisalca salmantica
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, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves at the base are peeled and eaten in stews.
Edible parts
Leaves, stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Camarrojas, Escoba, Escobas de palotes, Nat'le, Pan de pastor, Spacca ciste
Synonyms
Calcitrapa altissima Lam.; Centaurea salmantica L.; and many others