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Lallemantia iberica, known as dragon's head, is a flowering plant in the mint family grown mainly for its oil-rich seeds in southwestern Asia and southeastern Europe. It is an annual herb suited to open, sunny sites with well-drained soil.
Lallemantia iberica, known commonly as dragon's head, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
The plant has been cultivated for its seeds in southwestern Asia and southeastern Europe since prehistoric times. Originally from the Caucasus and the Middle East, it spread throughout European and eastern countries. Its vernacular name in Iran is balangu shahri. The seeds contain the edible oil known as lallemantia oil. The oil content of the seeds is about 30%, sometimes reaching up to 38%. The oil is used as a substitute for linseed oil in the production of varnish, furniture polish, ink, paint, soap, and linoleum.
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