Prometheum sempervivoides
(Fischer ex M. Bieberstein) H. Ohba
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Description
A succulent herb. It takes 2 years to complete its life cycle. It grows 20 cm tall and spreads 20 cm wide. The leaves are flattened and pointy and have fine hairs. The leaves form in a flat ring 5 cm across. They have reddish-purple spots. There are 30-150 flowers on the top. The flowers are red.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It is resistant to frost. It can survive drought.
Where It Grows
Armenia, Caucasus, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Horozlelesi
References (1)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
