Smyrnium connatum
Boiss. et Kotschy
Yellow alexanders
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Description
A temperate herb of the Apiaceae family with edible leaves, stems, and roots.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are cooked and the leaf stalks are eaten raw; both are also added to pickles. The roots are eaten fresh or grilled.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and the leaf stalks are eaten raw. They are also added to pickles. The roots are eaten fresh and also grilled.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Baldiran, Sarokorek
References (5)
- Dogan, A., et al, 2014, A review of edible plants on the Turkish Apiaceae species. J. Fac. Pharm. Istanbul, 44(2) pp 251-262
- Dogan, Y., 2012, Traditionally used wild edible greens in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4): 329-342
- Ertug, F., 2004, Wild Edible Plants of the Bodrum Area. (Mugla, Turkey). Turk. J. Bot. 28 (2004): 161-174
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Gunes, S. et al, 2018, Survey of wild food plants for human consumption in Karaisali (Adana-Turkey). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 17(2), April 2018, pp 290-298
