Chondrilla chondrilloides

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: chondrilla

Plant ID (slug): chondrilla-chondrilloides

Numeric ID: 20834

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Chondrilla chondrilloides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Europe - E. Alps.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Chondrilla chondrilloides