Orchis punctulata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOrchis punctulata, the small-dotted orchis, is a species of orchid. It is native to southeastern Europe (Greece, the part of Turkey in Europe known as East Thrace, and possibly Bulgaria), Crimea in eastern Europe, western Asia (Cyprus, East Aegean Islands, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, israel, Palestine, and Turkey), and both the North Caucasus and Transcaucasia.
Description
An orchid of the family Orchidaceae found in temperate regions. The plant produces tubers that are used to make a traditional beverage.
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Edible Uses
The tuber is powdered and mixed with milk to make salep, a traditional drink.
Traditional Uses
The tuber is powdered and mixed with milk to make salep.
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Medicinal Uses
The tuber is powdered and mixed with milk for traditional use as salep.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Turkey, Türkiye,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Sahlep, Sumbul
References (1)
- Dogan, A. & Tuzlaci, E., 2015, Wild Edible Plants of Pertek (Tunceli-Turkey). Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 19: 126-135
