Bunium incrassatum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has root tubers.

There are 45-50 Bunium species.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in forests in mountainous regions between 1,500-2,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Spain, Tunisia

How it is used for food

Tubers roasted or boiled and eaten. They must be well cooked preferably on coals or in ashes. CAUTION: It can cause stomach upsets if not well cooked.

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akoutsar, Akser, Aktsir, Belbous, Ouetsir, Talrhouda, Taruda, Telleghouda

Synonyms

Carum incrassatum Boiss.;