Echinops viscosus subsp. bithynicus
(Boiss.) Greuter
Sakizdikeni
Asteraceae Edible: Sap, Flower receptacle
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Description
An herb in the Asteraceae family native to Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The flower receptacle is eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The flower receptacle is eaten fresh.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Echinops bithynicus Boiss.
Also Known As
Esek kengeri
References (3)
- Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
- 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 (As Echinops spinosissimus subsp. bithynicus)
