Bunium chabertii
(Batt.) Batt. & Trab.
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Montpellier, MPU, UM 2, CL & MD
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Description
A Mediterranean climate herb of the Apiaceae family with edible tubers.
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Edible Uses
Tubers are roasted or boiled and eaten, and must be well cooked preferably on coals or in ashes.
Traditional Uses
Tubers roasted or boiled and eaten. They must be well cooked preferably on coals or in ashes. CAUTION: It can cause stomach upsets if not well cooked.
Known Hazards
Can cause stomach upsets if not well cooked.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Mediterranean, North Africa, Tunisia,
Notes
There are 45-50 Bunium species.
Synonyms
Carum chabertii Batt.
References (2)
- BOUQUET, 1939,
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 18
