Herb latin name: Gundelia tournefortii


Family: Compositae



Edible parts of Gundelia tournefortii:

The thick flowering stem, with the young and still undeveloped flower buds, is sold in the local markets in Jerusalem. It is a sought after vegetable. Immature flowering heads - cooked. Used like globe artichokes. Leaves - cooked. Root - cooked. Seed - cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
35 cm
(1 foot)

Habitat of the herb:

Plains and mountains to 3000 metres.

Propagation of Gundelia tournefortii:

Seed - sow spring 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. Division.

Cultivation of the herb:

Plains and mountains to 3000 metres.

Medicinal use of Gundelia tournefortii:

None known

Known hazards of Gundelia tournefortii:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.