Scandix pecten-veneris
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Shepherd's needle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaScandix pecten-veneris (shepherd's-needle, Venus' comb, Stork's needle) is a species of edible plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is native to Eurasia, but is known to occur elsewhere. It is named for its long fruit, which has a thickened body up to 1.5 centimeters long and a beak which can measure up to 7 centimeters long and is lined with comblike bristles.
Description
A short annual herb. The leaves are divided 2-3 times with leaflets along the stalks. The lobes are narrow and have teeth. The flowers are in white umbels opposite the leaves. They have 1-3 rays. Some petals of the outer flowers are usually larger. They can be 2-3 mm long. The fruit is 20-80 mm long and erect with a long beak.
Edible Uses
Young stem tops are edible raw or cooked and are much esteemed, used in salads or as a potherb.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable. They are also used in vegetable pies. They are used as a flavouring.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It occurs in fallow and waste land. It can grow in arid places. Tasmania Herbarium.
Where It Grows
Afghanistan, Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Canary Islands, Central Asia, Chile, Crete, Cyprus, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South America, Spain, Syria, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,
Cultivation
See the plants native habitat for ideas on its cultivation needs.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring or late summer.
Other Uses
None known
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 81.3 | — | 50 | 3.8 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Ahartzikas, Alfileres, Bhuss, Darzila, Euzanak, Giyadarzila, Hatzikas, Hefraf, Hifraf, Indu saag, Kiskis, Mochita, Scandix, Skanthrix, Sujinok, Surik, Venus comb, Wild chervil
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