Astomaea

Astomaea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae. It includes two species native to western and central Asia.

Roots and bulbs of Astoma seselifolia are often collected and then roasted and eaten.

Species

Two species area accepted.

• Astomaea galiocarpa – Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
• Astomaea seselifolia – eastern Mediterranean from Syria to Sinai

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