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Ornithogalum montanum

Family: Asparagaceae


What it is like

A bulb plant.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Caucasus, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The bulbs and leaves are cooked and eaten. The bulbs are also eaten raw. They are also fried or pickled.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Bulb, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Agbandir, Gurtsogani, Khnjloz, Sirsipik

Synonyms

Ornithogalum platyphyllum Boiss.; and several others