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Yellow-green hollyhock
Alcea flavovirens

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Turkey, Türkiye


How it is used for food

The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Hero, Hiro, San hatmi

Synonyms

Althaea flavovirens Boiss. & Bushe; Althaea tabrisiana Boiss & Buhse;