Shiresh
Eremurus stenophyllus var. aurantiacus

Family: Asphodelaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. It is a clumping plant. The leaves are strap like. They hang down. The flower stem is covered with fine hairs in its lower part. The flowers are yellow.

There are about 50 Eremurus species. It has also been put in the family Xanthorrhoeaceae.

Where it is found

It grows between 900-2600 m altitude. They need well drained soil and full sun. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Baluchistan, Central Asia, Himalayas, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkestan

How it is used for food

It is used as vegetable in Pakistan.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eremurus angustifolius Baker; Eremurus aurantiacus Baker; Eremurus stocksii Baker;