Tournefort's gundelia (Gundelia tournefortii)

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

Gundelia tournefortii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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. — 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.

Habitat & North American Range

Plains and mountains to 3000 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)