Senecio glaucus subsp. coronopifolius
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSenecio glaucus is an annual member of the Asteraceae and species of the genus Senecio. It is found from the western Mediterranean to Central Asia in sandy, well-drained soil, particularly coastal and desert dunes.
Description
A succulent herb of the Mediterranean region with tender leaves, found in arid areas.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in arid areas.
Where It Grows
Africa, Egypt, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Saudi Arabia,
Also Known As
Jirjir, Kra al-ghrab, Rijlat al-ghrab, Shkhis
References (2)
- 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
- Mandaville, J. P., 2004, Bedouin ethnobotany: Plant concepts and plant use in a desert pastoral world. PhD thesis University of Arizona. p 161
