Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Asphodelus fistulosus

Uses

France: root recommended as a famine food. Prepared as for Asphodelus albus

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.

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Asphodelus fistulosus

Plant Classification Group:

Xanthorrhoeaceae

Plant Locations:

Europe
- France

Plant References:

PARMENTIER

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