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Anacyclus maroccanus

(Ball) Ball

Asteraceae Edible: Leaves, Flowers 4 iNaturalist observations

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Meise Botanic Garden

Description

An herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family adapted to Mediterranean climates, with edible leaves and flowers.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are mixed with other greens to make vegetable dishes, and the flowers are cooked as a garnish for traditional bread.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are mixed with Lavatera cretica (Malva multiflora) to make a vegetable dish. The flowers are cooked as a garnish for traditional bread.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa,

Also Known As

Rebyana

References (1)

  • Tbatou, M, et al, 2016, Wild Edible Plants traditionally used in the countryside of El Jadida, Coastal Area in the Center of Morocco. Life Sciences Leaflets 75:28-48

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