T. megalorhizon, a species endemic to Crete, is eaten in the same way; it is found only at high altitudes (1000 to 1600 m) and in fallow sites, and is called pentaramia (πενταράμια) or agrioradiko (αγριοράδικο).
T. megalorhizon, unha especie endémica de Creta, cómese da mesma maneira; encóntrase só a elevadas altitudes (1 000 a 1 600 m) e en sitios ermos, e denomínase alí pentaramia (πενταράμια) ou agrioradiko (αγριοράδικο).