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Centaurea Iberica
Nomenclature
Family:
Asteraceae
English Common Name:
Spanish thistle
Arabic Name:
مرار
Flowering Dates
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Locations
Waste grounds and road sides of mountainous Mediterranean regions
Indigenous Knowledge
Helps in digestion
Healthy for body
Beneficial for fortifying blood
Cooking Tips
Edible Parts:
Freshly eaten young shoots or in cooking
Recipes:
Spanish Thistle in Oil
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