Thapsia asclepium
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are dried and used as a spice.
Edible parts
Root - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Kollikha
Synonyms
Elaeoselinum asclepium Bertol.; Thapsia apulia Mill.; and others