Acanthus dioscoridis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcanthus dioscoridis is a species of flowering plant in the genus Acanthus, family Acanthaceae. A shrub, it is native to wetlands from southern Turkey to western Iran, including Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The flowers are eaten and are traditionally brewed as tea.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Bulgaria, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Also Known As
Ayikulagi, lokman ayıpençesi
References (2)
- Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
