Iranian knapweed (Centaurea depressa)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Centaurea depressa is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. An agreeable flavour. — An agreeable flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and roadsides to 2300 metres in S. Europe. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)