Occurrence: Wasteland and humid rocky hillsides; Grasslands, near streams and margins of farm land
Season of Availability: Year-round
Geography: Eastern Europe and in temperate and subtropical regions of Asia
Method of Propagation: Seed propagation
Part used for Propagation: Seeds and Saplings
Edible Parts
Edible Parts: Leaves
Can be Eaten Raw: Leaves, yes.
Method of Consumption
Raw: Leaves, flowers, and roots are edible and can be eaten raw
Ripe: N/A
Both Raw & Ripe: N/A
Dangerous Form to Consume: N/A
As Food: Leaves may be boiled, baked or stir-fried.
As Medicine: Drinking juice of the flower regularly helps relieve toothache; apply bark paste to wounds and cuts as an antiseptic; drink root juice to help with muscle sprains.
Cooking Without Prior Boiling: Not required
Boiling Before Cooking: Yes
Pickling: N/A
Brining: N/A
Fermenting: N/A
Drying for later Consumption: N/A
Overall Method: Leaves may be boiled, baked or stir-fried.
Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits
Nutritional Benefit: Rich in vitamin A and C, iron, and protein.
Tribal Wisdom: Drinking juice of the flower regularly helps relieve toothache; apply bark paste to wounds and cuts as an antiseptic; drink root juice to help with muscle sprains.
Recipes / Usage
Tribal Recipe / Usage: Seeds may be used as a coffee substitute.
