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Silene vulgaris leaf arrangement 2
Silene vulgaris (Moench) Garcke (9376703412)

Bladder campion

στρουθούθκια

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Scientific Name: Silene vulgaris

other names: Τσακρούδκια, Τσακρίθκια, Στρουθκιά, Στρουφκιά, Σιληνή, nakıl

AVAILABLE: DEC-APR

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • sparsely hairy, lanceolate pointed at both ends leaves
  • five notched white petal flower with an inflated pink calyx 'bladder' shape.

preparation

  1. pick tender leaves, wash and dry
  2. steam, boil or fry in olive oil

extra info

A favourite wild, cut and come again plant. The deep root system remains alive during the hot summer months when the plant dries and dies above ground.

Also available in

December

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