Centaurea chamaerhaponticum
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: centaurea
Plant ID (slug): centaurea-chamaerhaponticum
Numeric ID: 8347
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Centaurea chamaerhaponticum is a. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
Europe - Mediterranean to N. Africa.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[177]. It is not unpleasant to the taste[2].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Centaurea chamaerhaponticum
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