Chrysanthemum coronarium – Famine Foods

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Uses

China: stems and leaves eaten

Additional Information

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L.
Misc:
Chemical composition: Protein = 1.85%. Fat = 0.43%. Carbohydrate = 2.57%. Ash = 0.92%. Reportedly rich in Vitamin B1, with a moderate amount of Vitamin C, and a small amount of Vitamin A.

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