Conopodium pyrenaeum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain
How it is used for food
The tubers are eaten raw by children.
They are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Macucos
Synonyms
Bunium pyrenaeum L.; Conopodium bourgaei Coss.; and others