Crepis sancta

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: crepis

Plant ID (slug): crepis-sancta

Numeric ID: 23432

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Crepis sancta is a ANNUAL. 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

Southeastern Europe and the eastern Mediterranean.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. Mild and agreeable, they are used in salads[217].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Crepis sancta