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Italian catchfly
Silene italica

Family: Caryophyllaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also used in stews and prepared with olive oil and used in vegetable pies.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kıyışayık, Nakil, Yuğuşyüreği

Synonyms