Asphodelus macrocarpus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAsphodelus macrocarpus is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the genus Asphodelus of the Asphodelaceae family. The Latin name macrocarpus of this species derives from the Greek μακρός (meaning large) and καρπειον (meaning fruit), referred to the size of the fruits.
Description
An herb in the Xanthorrhoeaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The roots and tubers are edible.
Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Albania, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,
Synonyms
Asphodelus ambigens Jord.and several others
References (1)
- Biscotti, N. et al, 2018, The traditional food use of wild vegetables in Apulia (Italy) in the light of Italian ethnobotanical literature. Italian Botanist 5:1-24
