Bunium bulbocastanum
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Bunium bulbocastanum is a plant species in the family Apiaceae. It was once used as a root vegetable in parts of western Europe, and has been called great pignut[1][2] or earthnut.[1]
Growth
The plant is native to western Europe.[3] It reaches about Script error: No such module "convert". tall and Script error: No such module "convert". wide, bearing frilly leaves and hermaphroditic flowers; it is pollinated by insects and self-fertile.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The small, rounded taproot is edible raw or cooked, and said to taste like sweet chestnuts.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The leaf can be used as an herb or garnish similar to parsley.
References
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