Common sword-lily
Gladiolus italicus

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A corm plant. It grows 50-100 cm tall. The flowers are on stems up to 1 m tall. There can be 15 or 16 flowers. The fruit is a capsule 1 cm long with many seeds.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Canary Islands, Central Asia, Egypt, Europe, Iran, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, Sicily, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The corms are added to ice cream and other dairy products.

Edible parts

Corms, root, flower nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kilicotu, Laški meček, Salepotu, Spatuliddra

Synonyms

Gladiolus segetum Ker Gawl.;