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.;