Pretty Betsy, Long-spurred valerian
Centranthus macrosiphon
Family: Caprifoliaceae
What it is like
An annual plant. It is a short herb. It grows 10-40 cm high. The stems can be simple or branched. The leaves are pale green and oval. The upper leaves are small, do not have stalks and often have lobes. The flowers are rose coloured. They are 7-9 mm long and have spurs. They are pink with a red mouth.
There are about 10-12 Centranthus species. Also put in the family family Valerianaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in rocky and waste places. It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe, France, Mediterranean, Spain
How it is used for food
The leaves are used in salads. The flowers are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves