Symphytum brachycalyx
Boiss.
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Description
A temperate herb in the family Boraginaceae with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Jörg Hempel
Symphytum brachycalyx
Symphytum brachycalyx
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Foxglove: Soft velvety hairy leaves, tall spike of tubular purple/pink spotted flowers, leaves feel like soft felt.
Symphytum brachycalyx: Rough/bristly hairy leaves, purple/blue drooping bell flowers, leaves feel like sandpaper.
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
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