Bunium bulbocastanum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Apiaceae |
Genus: | Bunium |
Species: | B. bulbocastanum
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Binomial name | |
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 [2] [3] or earthnut. [2]
The plant is native to western Europe. [4] It reaches about 60 cm (24 in) tall and 25 cm (9.8 in) wide, bearing frilly leaves and hermaphroditic flowers; it is pollinated by insects and self-fertile.[ citation needed]
The small, rounded taproot is edible raw or cooked, and said to taste like sweet chestnuts.[ citation needed] The leaf can be used as an herb or garnish similar to parsley.