Summer adonis
Adonis aestivalis
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a taproot and grows 20-50 cm tall. The leaves are 3.5 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Georgia, Iraq, Middle East, North America, Switzerland, Tajikistan, USA
How it is used for food
The seedlings are boiled and then fried in oil.
Edible parts
Seedlings, leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gulanisan, Mek'endzali
Synonyms
Many