Echinops spinosissimus
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: echinops
Plant ID (slug): echinops-spinosissimus
Numeric ID: 19534
USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Echinops spinosissimus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to August. 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. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Gum Yields a gum that is used for chewing[46, 61, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Echinops spinosissimus