Crocus hermoneus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCrocus hermoneus (Hebrew: כרכום החרמון) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the family Iridaceae. It is a cormous perennial native to Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Crocus hermoneus has two subspecies: Crocus hermoneus subsp. hermoneus Crocus hermoneus subsp. palaestinus Feinbrun
Description
A herbaceous plant with a bulb or corm, native to Mediterranean climate regions. The bulbs are a traditional food source in the region where it grows.
Edible Uses
The bulbs are roasted and eaten. The corms, roots, and soft seeds are also edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The bulbs are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hayyan
References (5)
- Ali-Shtayeh, M. S., et al, 2008, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants used in Palestine (Northern West Bank): A comparative study. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed. 4: 13
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
- Jacobsen, A. L., February 2013: edible Crocus www.arthurleej.com/plant of the month.html (As Crocus hermoneus)
- Oran, S. A. S., 2015, Selected wild plant species with exotic flowers from Jordan. International Journal of Bioversity and Conservation. Vol. 7(5), pp 308-320
- Tukan, S. K., et al, 1998, The use of wild edible plants in the Jordanian diet. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 49:225-235 (As Crocus hermoneus subsp. palaestinus)
