Hermodactylis tuberosus
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The root tubers are eaten roasted or boiled without the skin. They are seasoned with oil and lemon. The flowers are eaten raw as a snack with bread.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bella vedova, Bocca di lupo