Butterwort, Thickening grass
Pinguicula vulgaris
Family: Lentibulariaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has rhizomes. The leaves are in a ring at the base.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Estonia, Europe, Iceland, Mongolia, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Sweden
How it is used for food
Cultured milk is poured over the leaves which provide lactic acid that acts as a thickening agent. It is also used instead of garlic.
Edible parts
Leaves - thickening agent;
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Navadna mastnica, Tettegras, Voipatakas