Moraea sisyrinchium
(L.) Ker Gawl.
Spanish nut
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMoraea sisyrinchium, commonly the Barbary nut, is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the tribe Irideae. It is native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Description
An herbaceous plant in the iris family (Iridaceae) native to Mediterranean climates, valued for its edible rhizome.
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Edible Uses
The rhizome is eaten raw or roasted.
Traditional Uses
The rhizome is eaten raw or roasted.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Africa, Britain, Central Asia, Europe, Malta, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Spain, Tajikistan,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Barbary nut
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 360 (As Iris sisyrinchium)
- Sp. pl. 1:40. 1753 (As Iris sisyrinchium)
- Tbatou, M, et al, 2016, Wild Edible Plants traditionally used in the countryside of El Jadida, Coastal Area in the Center of Morocco. Life Sciences Leaflets 75:28-48 (As Iris sisyrinchium)
