Ulmus minor

Family: Ulmaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central Asia, Europe, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

The immature seeds are eaten raw as a snack.

Edible parts

Sap, seeds, flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alamo negro, Olmo, Poljski brest

Synonyms

Ulmus angustifolia (Weston) Weston; and others