Tragopogon pterocarpus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Armenis, Caucasus, Europe, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten fresh. The leaves are used to make a pie. They are also fried. The gum from the latex is used as a chewing gum.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yemlik