Hoal, Hoad
Eremurus persicus

Family: Asphodelaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30-70 cm tall. The leaves are 1 cm wide. They hang down. The fruit is a caspule 2.2 cm long. It is round. The seed are 8-10 mm long. They have broad wings.

It has also been put in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Iran, Middle East, Pakistan

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shezgai

Synonyms

Asphodelus persicus Jaub. & Spach; Eremurus aucherianus Boiss.; Henningia persicus (Jaub. & Spach) Regel; and others