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Siler caucasicum

Spreng.

Apiaceae Edible: Stem, Leaves, Root

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Description

An herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in temperate regions. The stems, leaves, and roots are all edible parts of this plant.

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Edible Uses

The plant is traditionally pickled, and the stems, leaves, and roots can all be eaten.

Traditional Uses

The plant is pickled.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Caucasus, Georgia,

Synonyms

Agasyllis caucasica Spreng.Agasyllis latifolia Boiss.Archangelica latifolia (M. Bieb.) Koso-Pol.Cachrys decursiva Hornem.Cachrys latifolia M. Bieb.

Also Known As

Dutsi

References (2)

  • Bussman, R. W., et al, 2016, A comparative ethnobotany of Khevsureti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Tusheti, Svaneti, and Racha-Lechkhumi, Republic of Georgia (Sakartvelo), Caucasus. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2016) 12:43 (As Agasyllis latifolia)
  • Bussman, R. W., et al, 2021, Unity in diversity—food plants and fungi of Sakartvelo (Republic of Georgia), Caucasus. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2021) 17:72 p 5 (As Agasyllis latifolia)

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