Scorzonera elata
Boiss.
Viper's grass
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
An herb in the Asteraceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are sprinkled with salt and eaten, or added to salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are sprinkled with salt and eaten. They are also added to salads.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Tekesakali
References (4)
- Dogan, Y., 2012, Traditionally used wild edible greens in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4): 329-342
- Dogan, Y. et al, 2013, Wild Edible Plants sold in the Local Markets of Izmir, Turkey. Pak. J. Bot. 45(S1): 177-184
- 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
