Smyrnium olusatrum

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Smyrnium olusatrum

Common name:
Alexanders, Horse Parsley

Local name:
Deli kereviz, Yabani kereviz, Baldıran

Country:
Turkey

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable Flower

Part of plant/stage of process:
shoots, leaves, raw

The stems and flower heads of horse parsley can be eaten raw or boiled until tender. Young leaves can be eaten raw, and older leaves can be blanched briefly before being consumed. Horse parsley seeds can also be consumed as a spice, and its roots can be peeled, sliced, and roasted.

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