Ferula caspica
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young stems are peeled and eaten. The leaves are cooked and eaten and used in pickles.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Girmizipoluk, Gurmixi bolu, Kirmizi bolu
Synonyms
Ferula aciphylla M. Bieb. ex Ledeb.; Ferula arenosa Pall. ex Ledeb.; Ferula nudata Pall. ex Ledeb.; Peucedanum caspicum (M. Bieb.) Link;