Hypecoum imberbe
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Sicklefruit hypecoum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHypecoum imberbe, the sicklefruit hypecoum, is a species of annual herb in the family Papaveraceae. Flowers are visited by Lycaena phlaeas (small copper).
Description
A herbaceous annual plant with yellow flowers native to the Mediterranean region. The leaves are edible and commonly added to salads.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are added to salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are added to salads.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Caucasus, Cyprus, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Iraq, Italy, North Africa, Lebanon, Morocco, Portugal, Sicily, Sinai, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Endeko, Yavruagzi
References (2)
- Demir, I. & Ayaz, N., 2022, Wild edible plants contributing to the traditional foods of Mardin (Turkey) Province. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3), July 2022, pp 569-582
- Kargioglu, M. et al, 2010, Traditional Uses of Wild Plants in the Middle Aegean Region. Human Ecology 38:429-450
