Frankenia revoluta
Forssk.
Millhi
Frankeniaceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring
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Description
A woody plant in the Frankeniaceae family found in Mediterranean regions and desert environments.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a condiment, traditionally served with clarified butter.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a condiment with clarified butter.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in the desert.
Where It Grows
Africa, Egypt - Sinai, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East,
References (2)
- Bailey, C. and Danin, A., 1981, Bedouin Plant Utilization in Sinai and the Negev. Economic Botany 35(2): 145-162
- Bidak, L. M., et al, 2015, Goods and services provided by native plants in desert ecosystems: Examples from the northwestern coastal desert of Egypt. Global Ecology and Conservation 3 (2015) 433–447
