Viscous elecampe
Dittrichia viscosa

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, Canary Islands, Europe, Mediterranean, North Africa, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for preserving raisins and potatoes.

Edible parts

Rhizome - spice, root, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Apagafocs, Arnica, Gluey elecampe, Matavinyes, Olivarda

Synonyms

Chrysocoma camphorata Chrysocoma saxatilis DC.; Chrysocoma verticalis Lag.; Conyza major Bubani; Cupularia viscosa (L.) Godr. & Gren.; Erigeron viscosa L.; Inula viscosa (L.) Aiton; Inula viscosa var. mideltiana Batt.; Jacobaea viscosa (L.) Merino;