Salsify, Dog's scorzonera
Scorzonera cana
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten in salads or alone. They are also used in soups.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Benediciti, Iskorcina, Tekesakali, Yakiotu, Yemlik