Sedum maximum
(L.) Suter
Crassulaceae Edible: Tuber, Root, Leaves, Shoots
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Description
A succulent herb in the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae) found in temperate climates, with tuberous roots and fleshy leaves and shoots.
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Edible Uses
The side tubers, leaves, and young shoots are cooked and eaten in soups and salads.
Traditional Uses
The side tubers, leaves and young shoots are cooked and eaten in soups and salads.
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Distribution
It is a temperate climate plant.
Where It Grows
Czech Republic, Estonia, Europe, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia,
Synonyms
Anacampseros alpestris Jord. & Fourr.Hylotelephium maximum (L.) Holuband several others
Also Known As
Hermelika, Rozehodnik velky, Smorbukk, Tuhkkartul
References (5)
- Girard, N. J., 2020, Sustainable Foraging of Wild Edible Plants in Norway. A Biocultural Approach. M. Sc. thesis Norwegian University. p 130 (As Hylotelephium maximum)
- Hammer, K. & Spahillari, M., 1999, Crops of European origin. in Report of a networking group on minor crops. IPGRI p 46
- http://www.botanic-gardens-ljubljana.com/en/plants
- Kalle, R. & Soukand, R., 2012, Historical ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants of Estonia (1770s-1960s) Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4):271-281
- Simkova, K. et al, 2014, Ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants used in the Czech Republic. Journal of Applied Botany and Food Quality 88, 49-67 (As Hylotelephium maximum)
