Iris caucasica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaIris caucasica (also known as Caucasian iris) is a species of plant in the genus Iris, it is also in the subgenus of Scorpiris. Pronounced as 'kaw-KAS-ee-kuh'. It is a bulbous perennial. It was described in 1808 by Georg Hoffman in Commentat. Soc. Phys.-Med. Univ. Litt. Caes. Mosq. It was once confused with Iris orchioides, but Iris caucasica is a smaller plant, with sessile flowers. Also it has leaves that have white margins. Iris caucasica is an accepted name by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Description
A temperate bulb plant in the Iris family.
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Edible Uses
The flowers (tepals) are eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The flowers (tepals) are eaten fresh.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Slovenia, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gizmemesi, Kaf navruzu, Kavkaška perunika, Keku, Kuelbiza, Tumane
References (3)
- Cakir, E. A., 2017, Traditional knowledge of wild edible plants of Iğdır Province (East Anatolia, Turkey). Acta Soc Bot Pol. 2017;86(4):3568.
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Polat, R., et al, 2017, Survey of wild food plants for human consumption in Bingol, (Turkey). Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Vol. 16(3) July 2017, pp. 378-384
