Bunium bulbocastanum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bunium bulbocastanum
Scientific classification
Genus:	Bunium
Species:	bulbocastanum
Synonyms
Bulbocastanum balearicum Sennen Bulbocastanum linnaei Schur Bulbocastanum mauritanicum Willk. Bulbocastanum mediterraneum Albert Bunium agrarium Albert Bunium aphyllum Jan ex DC. Bunium bulbosum Dulac Bunium collinum Albert Bunium crassifolium (Batt.) Batt. Bunium elatum (Batt.) Batt. Bunium fontanesii (Pers.) Maire Bunium majus Vill. Bunium mauritanicum (Boiss. & Reut.) Batt. Bunium mediterraneum Albert Bunium minus Gouan Bunium perotii Braun-Blanq. & Maire Carum bulbocastanum (L.) Koch Carum mauritanicum Boiss. & Reut. Carvi bulbocastanum (L.) Bubani Conopodium balearicum (Sennen) M.Hiroe Diaphycarpus incrassatus (Boiss.) Calest.

Bunium bulbocastanum is a cool plant species that belongs to the Apiaceae family. This family also includes well-known plants like carrots and parsley! People sometimes call this plant the great pignut or earthnut. Long ago, people in parts of western Europe used its root as a tasty vegetable.

Where This Plant Grows

This interesting plant is originally from western Europe. It can grow to be about 60 centimeters (about 2 feet) tall. It also spreads out to about 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) wide. The plant has pretty, frilly leaves. Its flowers can pollinate themselves, but insects also help them out!

What Parts Can You Eat?

The Bunium bulbocastanum has a small, round root. This root is called a taproot. You can eat this taproot either raw or cooked. People say it tastes a bit like sweet chestnuts. The leaves of the plant can also be used. They are like an herb or a garnish, similar to how you might use parsley.