Papaver macrostomum
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30-40 cm tall. It has stiff hairs. The flowers are red or purple. They are 3-6 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Armenia, Asia, Caucasus, Himalayas, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sinai, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten raw in salads and also boiled then fried.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kulilka nisane, Minimitce, Xicxicok
Synonyms
Papaver tubuliferum Fedde;