Alcea apterocarpa
(Fenzl.) Boiss.
Devegulu
Malvaceae Edible: Flowers - tea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlcea apterocarpa is a tall hollyhock plant native to Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, the Sinai, and Turkey.
Description
A herb in the mallow family (Malvaceae) found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
Flowers are brewed as tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves dry | — | — | 32.8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Alcea lasiocalycina Boiss.and others
Also Known As
Ebegumeci, Gulfatma
References (3)
- Demir, E., et al, 2020, Nutrient and bioactive substance contents of edible plants grown naturally in Salıpazarı (Samsun). Acta Sci. Pol. Hortorum Cultus, 19(1), 151–160
- Ertug, F., 2000, An Ethnobotanical Study in Central Anatolia (Turkey). Economic Botany Vol. 54. No. 2. pp. 155-182
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
