Tuberous hawkbit
Leontodon tuberosus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are hairy. There are leaves at the base of the stem. They are elongated and have large irregular teeth around the edge. The flowers are bright yellow.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry regions in Cyprus. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Albania, Balkans, Bosnia, Crete, Croatia, Cyprus, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Portugal, Sicily, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and seasoned with olive oil. They are used in soups. The roots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves, shoots, roots, tubers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Glykoradiko, Hindibağ, Karahindibağ, Mamelletes, Provatses, Radika, Vizoradiko, Vyzies

Synonyms

Thrincia tuberosa (L.) DC.;