Scandix stellata

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 10-30 cm tall. The leaves are oval and 6 cm long by 3 cm wide. The flowers have short stalks. The fruit is 16-28 mm long. The seed bearing part is covered with white bristles.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, China, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kilcik

Synonyms

Scandicium stellatum (Banks & Sol.) Thell.; Scandix fedtschenkoana Koso-Pol.; Scandix pinnatifida Vent.;