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Gladiolus kotschyanus

Boiss.

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Description

A herbaceous bulb plant in the Iridaceae family found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The bulb and corm are peeled and eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The bulb is peeled and eaten raw.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,

Synonyms

Gladiolus alpigenus K. KochGladiolus subbiflorus Boiss. ex Tchihatand others

Also Known As

Cayir kilicotu, Papakotu

References (2)

  • 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

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