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Centaurea raphanina, known as the East Aegean Centaury, is a perennial plant native to the East Aegean Islands, Greece, and Crete. Centaurea raphanina (Latin: Centaurea raphanina, family Asteraceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Centaurea raphanina is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Centaurea raphanina is a member of the Asteraceae family native to EAI, GRC, and KRI. Centaurea raphanina thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained to moist soils that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Centaurea raphanina grows best in full sun light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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