Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides
Fenzl
Soapwort
Caryophyllaceae Edible: Sap - emulsifier
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Description
A Mediterranean herb in the Caryophyllaceae family with fleshy roots and stems.
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Edible Uses
A water extract of the stems and fleshy roots is used as an emulsifier in candies and other preparations.
Traditional Uses
A water extract of the stems and fleshy roots are used as an emulsifier in candies and other preparations.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Jordan, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Ankyropetalum coelesyriacum Boiss. & Hausskn.Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides var. glandulosum Bornm.Ankyropetalum gypsophiloides var. viscosum BardoudahGypsophila coelosyriaca (Boiss. & Hausskn.) F. N. WilliamsGypsophila gypsophiloides (Fenzl) BlakelockGypsophila subaphylla Rech.f.
Also Known As
A'slaj, Shirsh al-halawa
References (2)
- 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
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
