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Glebionis segetum plant (09)
Glebionis segetum leaf (10)

Corn Marigold

Σιμιλλούδιν ⋮ similar name, see: Crown Daisy

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Scientific Name: Glebionis segetum

other names: corn daisy, σιμιλλούιν, σιμιλλόχορτον,  σίμιλλος, λάζαρος, Χρυσάνθεμον, τσιτσιμπόλα.

AVAILABLE: JAN-APR

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Description

  • Leaf morphology changes as the plant matures
  • The leaves are smooth, slightly fleshy, with a dentatewith symmetrical teeth, or lobateindented, but not to midline margin
  • The first two leaves are lanceolatepointed at both ends, with 2-5 lobes with pointed tips
  • The third and fourth leaves have 5 deep lobes, divided into numerous toothed and pointed segments
  • At the top of the stem near the flower head the leaves are lanceolatepointed at both ends, without lobes

preparation

  1. pick young tender leaves for salad
  2. steam or boil leaves and stems, serve with oilive oil and lemon
  3. use the flowers for tea

extra info

The Corn Marigold and the Crown Daisy look very similar. Confusingly the Greek name ‘Σιμιλλούδιν’ is used to refer to both plants. 

Corn Marigold (Glebionis segetum) Leaf morphology changes from bottom to top. The leaves are a lighter green and thicker than the Crown Daisy

Crown Daisy (Glebionis coronaria) The leaves are a darker green and finer, more feathery than the Corn Marigold

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June

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