Tragopogon coloratus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 50 Tragopogon species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Caucasus, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked in stews and fried and also eaten raw in salads. A chewing gum is made from the latex.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, stems, sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Atyemligi, Qoshmoruk, Sindz, Siping