Bellevalia romana
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Also put in the families Hyacinthaceae and Liliaceae. There are about 50 Bellevalia species. They are in the Mediterranean.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, France, Italy, Mediterranean, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The bulbs are crushed and soaked in cold water for a few days then boiled and fried.
Edible parts
Leaves, bulbs
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Navadni hijacint, Rimska belvalovka