Plantago boissieri
Hausskn. & Bornm.
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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
