Echinops spinosus
L.
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Description
A thistle in the Asteraceae family native to Mediterranean climate regions.
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Edible Uses
The dried roots are used as a spice.
Traditional Uses
The roots are dried and used as a spice.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Saudi Arabia,
Also Known As
Tassekra
References (2)
- Al-Sodany, Y. M., et al, 2013, Medicinal Plants in Saudi Arabia: I. Sarrwat Mountains at Taif, KSA. Academic Journal of Plant Sciences 6 (4): 134-145
- 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
