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