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Dactylorhiza iberica

Family: Orchidaceae


What it is like

An orchid.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The bulb or tuber is used to produce sahlep - hot drink with milk. The bulb is powdered.

Edible parts

Bulb


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kirim salebi

Synonyms

Orchis iberica M. Bieb. ex Willd.; and others