Taraxacum farinosum
Hausskn. & Bornm. ex Hand.-Mazz
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTaraxacum farinosum, common name in Turkish cırtlık, is a type of perennial dandelion that grows between 800 and 1200 m on salty soils in central Turkey. It is herbaceous halophyte plant up to 5–15 cm tall. Irano-Turanian Region or Iran-Turan Plant Geography Region element.
Description
A temperate herb in the Asteraceae (daisy) family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten fresh in salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten in salads.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Also Known As
Hindiba
References (1)
- Gunes, S. et al, 2018, Survey of wild food plants for human consumption in Karaisali (Adana-Turkey). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 17(2), April 2018, pp 290-298
