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Ballikotu
Anchusa undulata subsp. hybrida

Family: Boraginaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Jordan, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The leaves are added to pastries. The flower nectar is sucked as a juice.

Edible parts

Leaves, nectar


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ballikotu, Koca ot, Koyun dili, Mussais, Sigirdilli

Synonyms

Anchusa amplexicaulis Sm.; Anchusa crispata C. Presl.; Anchusa hybrida Ten.; and others