Moon carrot

Libanotis pyrenaica

leaf

Leaves of a meadow umbellifer, eaten in salads.

Origin

Eastern Turkey

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The young leaves are rinsed and eaten raw, snipped, mixed with other salad greens; little is used, as their taste is strong.

Molecules

Beta-carotene (vitamin A) · Lutein and zeaxanthin · Vegetable nitratesIn small amounts, not counted Falcarinol · Chlorophyll

Did you know?

Libanotis comes from a Greek word for plants with an incense scent.