natural herbs
Iberian Star Thistle
Centaurea iberica
Herb: Iberian Star Thistle
Latin name: Centaurea iberica
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Iberian Star Thistle:
Edible cooked. The part used is not specified.Description of the plant:
Plant:
BiennialHeight:
90 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Mountain slopes in Tibet at elevations of 500 - 800 metres.Propagation of Iberian Star Thistle:
Seed - sow April in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.Cultivation of the herb:
Mountain slopes in Tibet at elevations of 500 - 800 metres.Medicinal use of Iberian Star Thistle:
None knownKnown hazards of Centaurea iberica:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.