Anastatica hierochuntica

Rose of Jericho

Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves - tea, Caution Potential hazards — see below 319 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A herb. It lies along the ground. It grows each year from seed. It grows 15 cm tall. The stems are more or less woody. The leaves are small and simple. They can have teeth. The flowers are small and white. The fruit are small.

Edible Uses

The leaves are prepared as tea.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are used as a medicinal tea during pregnancy.

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Medicinal Uses

The leaves are used as a medicinal tea during pregnancy.

Known Hazards

Caution advised with use.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Sahara and Arabian desert. It has moderate salt tolerance.

Where It Grows

Africa, Guinea, Guinée, Middle East, Oman, United Arab Emirates, UAE, West Africa,

Notes

It has folk medicine uses.

Synonyms

Anastatica littoralis Salisb. [Illegitimate]Myagrum hierochunticum (L.) Crantz

Also Known As

Kaf marium, Kaff maryam

References (2)

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Karim, F. M. & Dakheel, A, J., 2006, Salt-tolerant plants of the United Arab Emirates. 2006. International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai, UAE. p 82