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Common Nipplewort- Lapsana communis

Common Nipplewort

Λαψάνα

⋮ same name, see White Mustard

Şebrek

Scientific Name: Lapsana communis

other names: 

AVAILABLE: FEB-MAY

EDIBLE PARTS:

Description

  • forms a rosette leaflets in tight circular rings of lyrate shaped like a lyre, with an enlarged terminal lobe and smaller lateral lobes leaves, covered with fine hairs and an irregularly serate teeth pointed forward margin
  • lower leaves are long-stalked, with oval blade irregularly lobed towards the base
  • dandelion-like yellow flower

preparation

  1. tender stems and leaves can be eaten raw
  2. sauté or blanche in hot water for a few minutes to remove bitterness

extra info

The English name ‘nipplewort’ derives from the resemblance to unopened flower buds.

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