Scorzonera villosa
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Balkans, Bosnia, Croatia, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The roots are used to extract flour for use in dishes and bread. The young stems are eaten raw or cooked in vegetable dishes.
Edible parts
Root, shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dlakavi gadnjak, Jerve di crepe, Panecucche, Zuti korjen