Galactites tomentosa
Moench.
gpylades
gpylades
Irene
What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Young leaves and shoots - cooked. Young flowering stems. No further details are given.
Where to Find It
Europe - Mediterranean.
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How to Identify
Galactites tomentosa is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
How to Grow
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil. Based on the plants natural habitats, it should also succeed in dry soils and is likely to require a sunny position.
Propagation: Seed - sow early spring in situ.
