Silene melanantha
Franch
Caryophyllaceae Edible: Leaves
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Ingrid P. Lin
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Description
Silene melanantha is a herbaceous plant in the Caryophyllaceae family found in temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible and can be eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Melandrium longipes Hand.-Mazz.Melandrium melananthum (Franch.) Hand.-Mazz.Silene longipes (Hand.-Mazz.) C. Y. Wu
Also Known As
Ballı süpürge
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement (As Silene longipes)
