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General Information

Sympholoma graveolens is a perennial plant growing from a thickened root; a stemless plant, it produces a rosette of leaves, growing around 5 - 15cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

W. Asia - Caucasus

Habitat

Rocky taluses and occasionally in high mountain meadows or pastures, at elevations from 2,700 - 4,000 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.15 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.

Edible Uses

Root - raw or cooked. A sweetish, rather agreeable carrot-like flavour[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer of the following year.
Division might be possible in the spring.