Caralluma awdeliana
(Deflers) A. Berger
Apocynaceae Edible: Stems
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Description
A Mediterranean herb in the Apocynaceae family with young stems that are eaten fresh and have a mildly bitter flavor.
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Edible Uses
The young stems are eaten fresh; they are mildly bitter.
Traditional Uses
The young stems are eaten fresh. They are mildly bitter
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Middle East, Oman, Yemen,
Synonyms
Boucerosia awdeliana DeflersCrenulluma awdeliana (Deflers) PlowesDesmidorchis awdelianus (Deflers) Meve & Liede
Also Known As
Kuaath, Kuaaur, Muqrer, Uruz
References (2)
- Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden. p 18 (As Desmidorchis awdelianus)
- Al-Hawshabl, O. S. S., et al, 2017, Floristic composition, life-forms and biological spectrum of Toor Al-Baha District, Lahej Governorate, Yemen. Current Science 3 (4): 72-91 (As Desmidorchis awdelianus)
