Σταυροκάρυα, Καντζηλάρης Γ.(2007) 278
A herbaceous perennial plant
Name - Origin
It is a herbaceous perennial plant. The bulb has an irregular round shape and is dark brown in colour. This plant is not common and is found only in cultivated fields. The inside of the bulb is white and tastes like coconut. It is harvested in March and May (Kantzilaris, 2007 p. 266).
Scientific name: Bunium Ferculaceum. Common names include Ferulaceum Earthnut & Ferulaceum Black Caraway.
Additional information and bibliography
Kantzilaris G. (2007), Το Καϊμακλί μέσα από το πέρασμα του χρόνου. Publication of the new coop of Kaimakli, Nicosia
Eleni Christou
Σταυροκάρυα. Καντζηλάρης Γ. (2007) 278.
Foods
Field and mountain greens
In difficult times of poverty and drought, people would resort to wild greens.
Foods
Vegetables and greens in the Byzantine era
Vegetables and wild greens have always been an important part of the Cypriot diet.