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