The tuberous root of the plant grows deep in the earth and resembles a large potato.

[4] Some scholars have noted that the plant's tuber naturally lies deep in the soil, as much as 50 cm, affording protection from the Arab plough.

The red swollen fruits are spread far and wide by the dry inflorescence that detaches from the ground and is blown by the wind.

[3] Leontice leontopetalum has been included in the Red Data Book of rare and threatened plants of Greece (RDB 2009), with the designation (VU) i.e.

[5][6] The tuberous roots of the leontice have been used by locals as soap to remove stains from clothing, especially from cashmere wool.