Thapsia asclepium
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Description
An herb in the Apiaceae family native to Mediterranean climate regions, traditionally valued for its dried roots.
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Edible Uses
The dried roots are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The roots are dried and used as a spice.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa,
Synonyms
Elaeoselinum asclepium Bertol.Thapsia apulia Mill.and others
Also Known As
Kollikha
References (1)
- Tbatou, M, et al, 2016, Wild Edible Plants traditionally used in the countryside of El Jadida, Coastal Area in the Center of Morocco. Life Sciences Leaflets 75:28-48 (As Elaeoselinum asclepium)
