Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Carduus tomentosa

Uses

France: root recommended as a famine food, after boiling in water.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Gililb.

Plant Classification Group:

Asteraceae or Compositae

Plant Locations:

Europe
- France

Plant References:

PARMENTIER

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