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Pedicularis verticillata

Family: Orobanchaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 5-20 cm tall.


Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Russia, Switzerland


How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten fresh. The root is eaten raw with seal oil.

Edible parts

Flowers, root, tuber


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Suaghraagte

Synonyms

Periculariopsis verticillata (L.) A. Love & D. Love; Pedicularis callosa Adams ex Steven; and others