Bunium macusa – Famine Foods

Bunium macusa

Uses

Tunisia: tubers are roasted preferably on wood carbon, in an oven or in ashes. If not sufficiently cooked, the resin may cause gastro-intestinal disorders. It is also boiled in salt water and seasoned with oil and spices.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Boiss.

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