Falcaria vulgaris

Falcaria vulgaris, the sickleweed[1] or longleaf,[2] is the sole species in the genus Falcaria. It is a biennial herb of the spherical shape. Blossoms in June–July. Grows in Europe, Siberia, Middle East, Northern Africa, North and South Americas. Contains alkaloids, carotene, vitamin C, proteins.

Eremurus and falcaria leaves are consumed as food in Armenia

Falcaria vulgaris
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Careae
Genus: Falcaria
Fabr.
Species:
F. vulgaris
Binomial name
Falcaria vulgaris
Bernh.

References

  1. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Falcaria vulgaris". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 19 January 2016.
  2. BSBI List 2007 (xls). Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
  3. "Целебные Травы | РЕЗАК ОБЫКНОВЕННЫЙ - Falcaria vulgaris Bernh".
  • Data related to Falcaria at Wikispecies


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