Senecio leucanthemifolius subsp. vernalis
(Waldst. & Kit.) Greuter
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSenecio leucanthemifolius is a plant common in sea-side in Mediterranean area.
Description
A temperate herbaceous plant in the daisy family that is sold in local markets.
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Edible Uses
The young leaves and roots are cooked together, traditionally by boiling and then frying.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves and root are cooked and eaten. They are boiled and then fried.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Armenia, Caucasus, Iraq, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Gyabzhar, Halevoruk, Mese cicegi, Umbuluk cicegi, Umuluk
References (3)
- Galalaey, A. M. K., et al, 2021, Ethnobotanical study of some wild edible plants in Hujran Bason, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. ZANCO Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. Salahaddin University-Erbil p 25 (As Senecio vernalis)
- Gurdal, B. & Kultur, S., 2014, The edible and miscellaneous useful plants in Marmaris (Southwest Turkey). İstanbul Ecz. Fak. Derg. / J. Fac. Pharm. Istanbul 44(1) 2014 pp.69-78 (As Senecio vernalis)
- Nanagulyan, S., et al, 2020, Wild plants and fungi sold in the markets of Yerevan (Armenia). Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 16:26
