Ferula szowitsiana
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Armenia, Caucasus, Europe, Iran (country/location of origin), Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
How it is used for food
The young stems are eaten after peeling. They are fried or pickled.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bogh, Kasni, Nardes
Synonyms
Ferula collina Freyn; Ferula hirtella Boiss. Ferula khorasanica Rech.f. & Aellen; Ferula microloba Boiss.; Peucedanum szowitzianum (DC.) Baill.;