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Rhinanthus spp.

Orobanchaceae Edible: Nectar

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Alberto Barison

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Description

A temperate herb in the broomrape family (Orobanchaceae) that grows attached to other plants, valued for its nectar.

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Edible Uses

The nectar is eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Estonia, Europe,

Also Known As

Robirohi, Luutsihain

References (1)

  • Kalle, R. & Soukand, R., 2012, Historical ethnobotanical review of wild edible plants of Estonia (1770s-1960s) Acta Societatis Botanicorum Poloniae 81(4):271-281

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