SPECIMEN / APIACEAE
Astydamia latifolia
Sea Lettuce, Canary Samphire
Origin to be documented
GENUS OVERVIEW / Astydamia
Astydamia is a genus of flowering plant in the Apiaceae, with 2 species. It is endemic to Northwest Africa. It is found on the Canary Islands, Mauritania, Morocco, the Savage Islands and in the Western Sahara. The genus name of Astydamia is in honour of Astydamia (from Greek mythology), the wife of Acastus, son of Pelias. It was first described and published in Coll. Mém. Vol.5 on page 53 in 1829. Plants of the World Online only accepts Astydamia latifolia (L.f.) Baill.
This source describes the genus, not this particular species or selection. Species-specific characteristics and growing requirements are not confirmed.
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