Madmak, Knotgrass
Polygonum cognatum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a slender woody rootstock. The leaves have short stems and are oval with sharp tips. The flowers are pink. They are in clumps and 4-5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central Asia, Europe, Greece, Iran, Mediterranean, Middle East, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves and stems are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are chopped and fried with egg. They are also made into soup. They are also eaten in salads. They are also cooked with yoghurt.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cacik, Casurik, Cobanekmegi, Gaye bederan, Gihayi karika, Harman otu, Kusdili, Madimak, Tavuk otu, Urgancik