Smyrnium cordifolium
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50-175 cm tall. The leaves near the base have 3 leaflets or 3 lobes. There are teeth along the edge. The upper leaves are are opposite and oval and heart shaped at the base. They can be 8 cm long. The flower heads have short stalks with 13-18 rays.
An unresolved name in The Plant List. It probably has medicinal benefits for sleep disorders and kidney stones.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 1,400-2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The stems have the bark removed and are then eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves, herb, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dori, Gnor, Qallandor