Ophrys umbilicata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOphrys umbilicata is a species of orchid found from Albania to Iran, including Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey and Cyprus.
Description
A temperate orchid with bulbs or tubers used in traditional beverages.
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Edible Uses
The bulbs are prepared as a hot drink with milk.
Traditional Uses
The bulb or tubers are used in a hot drink with milk.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bobekli salep
References (3)
- Dogan, Y., et al, 2004, The Use of Wild Edible Plants in Western and Central Anatolia (Turkey). Economic Botany 58(4) pp. 684-690 (As Ophrys attica)
- 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
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