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Bupleurum semicompositum

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Apiaceae Edible: Leaves ?, Possibly medicine 119 iNaturalist observations

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Bupleurum semicompositum, the dwarf hare's ear, is a species of annual herb in the family Apiaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves and dry fruit. Individuals can grow to 0.3m tall.

Description

An herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in Mediterranean climate regions.

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Edible Uses

Leaves may be edible.

Medicinal Uses

Possibly used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Australia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Kuwait, Malta, Mediterranean, Middle East,

Synonyms

Bunium semicompositum (L.) Dum.Cours.Bupleurum glaucum Robill. & Castagne ex DC.Bupleurum semicompositum Sm.and others

References (1)

  • Bidak, L. M., et al, 2015, Goods and services provided by native plants in desert ecosystems: Examples from the northwestern coastal desert of Egypt. Global Ecology and Conservation 3 (2015) 433–447

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