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Cruciata taurica

(Pall. ex Willd.) Ehrend.

Rubiaceae Edible: Leaves, Seeds, Fruit 907 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A temperate herb of the Rubiaceae family with simple, broad leaves.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is used for rennet. Leaves and seeds are also edible portions.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are used for rennet.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Caucasus, Europe, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan,

Synonyms

Galium coronatum var. tauricum (Pall. ex Willd.) NymanGalium tauricum (Pall. ex Willd.) Roem. & Schult.Valantia taurica Pall. ex Willd.

Also Known As

Kirim guzeli, Peynirmayasi

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

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