Tragopogon latifolius
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Arya Aras
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Description
A Mediterranean herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with edible leaves and roots. The young leaves have a mild flavor and tender texture suitable for fresh preparation or cooking.
Edible Uses
The young leaves are eaten sprinkled with salt or cooked into pastries.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are sprinkled with salt and eaten. They are also cooked in pastries.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Yemlik
References (4)
- Dogan, Y., 2012, Traditionally used wild edible greens in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4): 329-342
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Kargioglu, M., et al, 2008, An Ethnobotanical Survey of Inner-West Anatolia, Turkey. Human Ecology 36:763-777
- Kargioglu, M. et al, 2010, Traditional Uses of Wild Plants in the Middle Aegean Region. Human Ecology 38:429-450
