Notholirion thomsonianum
Family: Liliaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in sandy, fertile places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled in water for 1/2 an hour then added to other dishes.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
In NW Pakistan leaves are harvested in April and May.
Its other names
Local names
Shyajey
Synonyms
Fritillaria thomsoniana (Royle) D. Don; Lilium longifolium Griff.; Lilium roseum Wall. ex Hook.; Lilium thomsonianum Royle;