Plantago boissieri

Hausskn. & Bornm.

Plantaginaceae Edible: Plant 42 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A herb that doesn't have a stem. It grows each year from seed. It grows 6-20 cm tall. The leaves have fine silky hairs. The leaves are in a ring and narrow. They are 6-12 cm long. The spikes are 3-8 cm long.

Edible Uses

The plant is used as an additive in the preparation of dried cakes of sour milk.

Traditional Uses

The plant is used as an additive in the preparation of dried cakes of sour milk.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in arid places. It is moderately salt tolerance.

Where It Grows

Mediterranean, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE,

Also Known As

Ribel, Ribl, Yanam

References (2)

Karim, F. M. & Dakheel, A, J., 2006, Salt-tolerant plants of the United Arab Emirates. 2006. International Center for Biosaline Agriculture, Dubai, UAE. p 139
Mandaville, J. P., 2004, Bedouin ethnobotany: Plant concepts and plant use in a desert pastoral world. PhD thesis University of Arizona. p 170