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Glebionis coronaria flower (08)
Glebionis coronaria leaf (01)

crown daisy

Σιμιλλούδιν ⋮ similar name, see: Corn Marigold

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Scientific Name: Glebionis coronaria

other names: crown marigold, σιμιλλούιν

AVAILABLE: JAN-APR

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Description

  • The leaves are bipinnate leaflets also pinnate and lobed deeply indented margins
  • Flowers resemble a daisy with yellow or yellow & white petals

preparation

  1. pick tender stems
  2. Steam or boil and serve with olive oil and lemon
  3. The petals have a slightly spicy and peppery flavour

extra info

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

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

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

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September

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