Heracleum afghanicum

Kitam.

ApiaceaeSpice/Beverage

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

What to Eat

Edible parts: Spice

The seeds or plant material are used as a spice.

It is a temperate plant.

Afghanistan,

Countries: Afghanistan

A temperate herb in the Apiaceae family (carrot/parsley family).

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

References (1)

Bahadori, M. B. et al, 2016, The Genus Heracleum : A Comprehensive Review on Its Phytochemistry, Pharmacology, and Ethnobotanical Values as a Useful Herb. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 15(6): p 1018-1039