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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;