Ferula karelinii

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 40 cm tall. It has a thick tuberous root. The leaves are twice divided. The leaf segments are narrow and 8 cm long by 1 mm wide. The fruit are narrowly oval and hairy. They are 8-10 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, Central Asia, China, Iran, Kazakhstan, Middle East, Pakistan, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ak-schair, Kesuk, Kumsabsi

Synonyms

Schumannia karelinii (Bunge) Korovin;