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Carlina acanthifolia, commonly known as the spiny carlina, is a perennial plant native to regions including Albania, Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Romania, Spain, and Ukraine. Carlina acanthifolia (Latin: Carlina acanthifolia, family Asteraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Carlina acanthifolia is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Carlina acanthifolia is a member of the Asteraceae family native to ALB, BUL, FRA, GRC, ITA, and POL. Carlina acanthifolia thrives in light to medium soils and can tolerate heavy clay as well.
Carlina acanthifolia grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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