Heracleum afghanicum
Kitam.
Apiaceae Edible: Spice
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Description
A temperate herb in the Apiaceae family (carrot/parsley family).
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Edible Uses
The seeds or plant material are used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Bahadori, M. B. et al, 2016, The Genus Heracleum : A Comprehensive Review on Its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Ethnobotanical Values as a Useful Herb. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 15(6): p 1018-1039
