Tordylium aegyptiacum
(L.) Poir.
Egyptian hornwort
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Description
An herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) found in Mediterranean climates. It produces soft fruit and seeds that are edible.
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Edible Uses
The young soft fruit are eaten raw, as are the seeds.
Traditional Uses
The young soft fruit are eaten raw. The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Palestine,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Draihmeh
References (3)
- Al-Qura'n, S. A., 2010, Ethnobotanical and Ecological Studies of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Libyan Agriculture Research Center Journal International 1(4):231-243
- Hinnawi, N. S. A., 2010, An ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in the Northern West Bank "Palestine". An-Najah National University. p 91
- http://cypruswildflowers.com
