Oriental Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum orientale

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems arch over. The leaves are alternate.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Caucasus, Iran, Russia, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves, stems and rhizomes are used in salads, and fried and also pickled.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, stems, rhizomes

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sindrik

Synonyms

Convallaria orientalis (Desf.) Poir.; Convallaria polyanthema M. Bieb.; Polygonatum cilicicum Schott ex Kotschy; Polygonatum obtusifolium Miscz. ex Grossh.; Polygonatum polyanthemum (M. Bieb.) Link;