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