Tragopogon graminifolius
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenia, Caucasus, Iran
How it is used for food
The young leaves and stems are used in salads and also fried. The gum from the latex is used as chewing gum.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Qoshmoruk, Sindz
Synonyms
Leontodon talyschensis Asker.; Tragopogon talyschensis Boiss. & Buhse;