Chaerophyllum crinitum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The fresh plant is eaten after peeling off the outer part. The leaves are used as a spice in cheese.

Edible parts

Leaves - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gitik, Mendi, Mendo

Synonyms

Chaerophyllum freynii M. Hiroe; Chaerophyllum gracile Freyn [Illegitimate]; Chaerophyllum pauciradiatum Rech.f.;