Dactylorhiza umbrosa
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid. It is a bulb plant.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The bulb is used in ice cream. It is also used to produce sahlep - a hot drink with milk.
Edible parts
Bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Salep
Synonyms
Dactylorchis sanasunitnesis Soo; Dactylorhiza persica (Schltr.) Soo; and others