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

Rapunculus esculentus

Synonym(s):

Campanula rotundifolia

Uses

Root recommended as famine food. It can be eaten raw in salads.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Fl. Dan. ex Steud.

Plant Classification Group:

Campanulaceae

Plant References:

PARMENTIER

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