Echinophora spinosa

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Basic Information

Family: Apiaceae or Umbelliferae

Genus: echinophora

Plant ID (slug): echinophora-spinosa

Numeric ID: 21413

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Echinophora spinosa is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Root[105, 177]. A parsnip flavour[2]. Young leaves - pickled[2, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Echinophora spinosa