natural herbs
Gundelia tournefortii
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:
PerennialHeight:
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 knownKnown hazards of Gundelia tournefortii:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.