Biology:Astomaea

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Short description: Genus of flowering plants

Astomaea
Astomaea seselifolia 1.jpg
Astomaea seselifolia
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Tribe: Pyramidoptereae
Genus: Astomaea
Rchb.
Species
  • Astomaea galiocarpa
  • Astomaea seselifolium
Synonyms
  • Astoma DC.
  • Astomatopsis Yevgeny Korovin (botanist) (ru)

Astomaea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, with 2 species.[1][2] It is endemic to Southwest Asia.[3][4]

Roots and bulbs of the Astoma seselifolia are often collected and then roasted and eaten.[5]

Species

  • Astomaea galiocarpa
  • Astomaea seselifolia

References

Wikidata ☰ Q4810930 entry