Rhaponticum acaule

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Tunisia

How it is used for food

The bottom of the flower receptacle is cooked like asparagus or artichokes.

Edible parts

Flower receptacle

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Elkaz, Tafgha

Synonyms

Cynara acaulis L.; Leuzea acaulis (L.) Holub.; Stemmacantha acaulis (L.) Dittrich; and others