2008.08.06: Austria, Vienna XXII. district, 152 m AMSL, heath (Lobau Heisslnde).Flowering (june) july till september (october); plant growth begins rather late (only in early june, or not before late may). Here with Cepaea vindobonensis.Quite common in its habitats but habitats becoming rare.German names: Feld-Mannstreu, Gewhnliche Mannstreu.ID: Fischer, Exkursionsflora 3rd
This is a widespread species known as Culantro with medicinal and condiment uses. Neotropical, now more widely planted. Photo from an island in the Amazon River. In context at www.dixpix.ca/Amazon/flora/asterids/index.html