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

Lychnia segetum

Uses

France: seeds recommended as famine food.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Lam.

Plant Classification Group:

Caryophyllaceae

Plant Locations:

Europe
- France

Plant References:

PARMENTIER

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