Arum rupicola

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Azerbaijan, Europe, Iraq, Mediterranean, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat. They are also cooked in stews. They are also boiled and then fried.

It is commonly used in Anatolia, Turkey.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kahri, Kardi, Kardiya guluk, Kardu, Nube, Xaz, Yilan bicagi, Yilan otu, Yilan yastigi, Zinnil rumi

Synonyms

Arum cilicicum Kotschy ex Engl.; Arum conophalloides Kotschy ex Schott.; and several others