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Alkanna orientalis

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate and Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The nectar is sucked.

Edible parts

Nectar


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sormuk otu

Synonyms

Alkanna hellenica (Boiss.) Rech.f.; and others