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Cruciata taurica

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A herb. The leaves are simple and broad.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caucasus, Europe, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East, Palestine, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan


How it is used for food

The fruit are used for rennet.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kirim guzeli, Peynirmayasi

Synonyms

Galium coronatum var. tauricum (Pall. ex Willd.) Nyman; Galium tauricum (Pall. ex Willd.) Roem. & Schult.; Valantia taurica Pall. ex Willd.;