Cachrys cristata
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Carsamba
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Description
A temperate herb in the carrot family with edible stems, roots, leaves, and flowers.
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Edible Uses
The stems are eaten fresh after peeling. The shoots and flowers are cooked and eaten. Flowers and other parts are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The stems are eaten fresh after peeling. The shoots and flowers are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Carsamba, Casir, Tarhana otu
References (3)
- Dogan, A., et al, 2014, A review of edible plants on the Turkish Apiaceae species. J. Fac. Pharm. Istanbul, 44(2) pp 251-262 (As Hippomarathum cristatum)
- Ertug, F., 2004, Wild Edible Plants of the Bodrum Area. (Mugla, Turkey). Turk. J. Bot. 28 (2004): 161-174 (As Hippomarathum cristatum)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
