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Venus' comb (Μυρώνι)

Scandix pecten-veneris

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Description:

Shepherd's needle (Scandix pecten-veneris ) is an edible wild green leafy vegetable widely used in the Mediterranean diet, as a basic ingedient in several traditional recipes. It was spotted near Alli Meria suburb, Volos city, Greece.

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Scandix pecten-veneris

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Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of Europe
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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
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Herbs & Spices – Source Plants
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Greek Flora mission

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PublishedMarch 9, 2016

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