Katsoula (Wilde Wortel)

Wilde wortel, kythera, geneeskrachtig kruid

I may be the ancestor of cultivated carrot. In Kythera it is particularly dispersed. Often, its height is above one meter. During its blooming period, many insects are attracted by its big round and wide flower.

Wetenschappelijke naam: Daucus carota

Familie: Apiaceae

Kythera Naam: Katsoula

Naam in andere plaatsen in Griekenland: Agrio karoto, Agriokaroto, Dafki, Agrodafki, Chavoutsi, Voutsi, Mpastinakla, Refki, Stafylinos, Stafylona, Grembelina

Collectie: It is found in fertile fields. Its flowers are collected during summer.

Eigenschappen: Diuretic, it fights kidney stones.