Scorzonera laciniata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 45 cm tall. The leaves are 10-20 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. Now Podospermum laciniatum (L.) DC.
The plant in Tasmania is Scorzonera laciniata var. laciniata.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Croatia, Europe (country/location of origin), France, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Slovenia, South America, Spain, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young leaves are boiled and eaten. The bottom of the unripe flowers are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Berbaja, Deljenolistni gadnjak, Teta de vaca, Verbaja