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Hyoscyamus vulgaris

Family: Solanaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, France


How it is used for food

The starch of the root has been used as a famine food to extend bread flour after the bitter element is removed.

It is a famine food.

Edible parts

Root


How it is grown


Its other names

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