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
Ratings
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