Enarthrocarpus strangulatus
Boiss.
Shilwih
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Description
An annual herb from the Mediterranean region belonging to the Brassicaceae family, capable of growing in arid conditions.
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Edible Uses
Both the leaves and stems are eaten, either cooked or raw.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are cooked and eaten. They are also eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Egypt, Israel, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sinai, Syria,
Notes
There are about 6 Enarthrocarpus species.
References (3)
- Bailey, C. and Danin, A., 1981, Bedouin Plant Utilization in Sinai and the Negev. Economic Botany 35(2): 145-162
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 15th April 2011]
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
