Hollyhock
Alcea kurdica
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Heiro, Hero, Heru
Synonyms
Alcea schirazana Alef.; Althaea kurdica Schltdl.;