Imperatoria major
Gray
ApiaceaeRoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root, Caution
The root is eaten; the bitter element is removed and the flour is used to extend bread flour.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
Europe, France,
Countries: Andorra, Albania, Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Ukraine
How to Identify
A herb in the family Apiaceae found in temperate regions. It is used as a famine food.
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Notes
The name is unresolved.
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 47
