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Phlomis armeniaca

Willd.

Silvanok, Silvanoki

Lamiaceae Edible: Flowers, Flowers - tea, Shoots 32 iNaturalist observations

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Phlomis armeniaca is a perennial herb in the genus Phlomis endemic to Turkey and the Transcaucasus.

Description

A herb in the Lamiaceae family found in temperate climates with yellow flower petals.

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Edible Uses

The yellow flower petals can be eaten raw or cooked. They are also used for tea. The shoots are also edible.

Traditional Uses

The yellow flower petals can be eaten raw or cooked and eaten. They are also used for tea.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Phlomis nympharum O. Schwarz

Also Known As

Boz savlak

References (2)

  • Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
  • Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 133

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