Cytinus hypocistis

Family: Cytinaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows attached to other plants. It is a small plant up to 13 cm tall.

Also as Rafflesiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canary Islands, Cyprus, Europe, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The flowers are sucked. The flower heads are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chupamieles, Chupera, Colmenita, Inekmemesi, Laden memesi, Mamelletes, Melera, Teticas, Vizira

Synonyms

Asarum hypocistis L.; Hypocistis lutea Fourr.; and others