Falcaria vulgaris

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

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Falcaria vulgaris". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. 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. ^ http://www.medherb.ru/falcar.htm

External links[]

  • Data related to Falcaria at Wikispecies


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