Schimpera arabica
Hochst. & Steud.
Siffar
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Description
An annual herb in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) native to the Mediterranean and arid regions. The leaves are commonly eaten by children.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten, often by children.
Distribution
It grows in the Mediterranean. It grows in arid places.
Where It Grows
Mediterranean, Middle East, Saudi Arabia,
Other Information
The leaves are often eaten by children.
Synonyms
Schimpera persica Boiss.
Also Known As
Sifar
References (1)
- Mandaville, J. P., 2004, Bedouin ethnobotany: Plant concepts and plant use in a desert pastoral world. PhD thesis University of Arizona. p 116
