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Monolluma hexagona

(Lavranos) Meve & Liede

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Description

An herb in the Apocynaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions.

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Edible Uses

The young stems are eaten fresh.

Traditional Uses

The young stems are eaten fresh.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Middle East, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Yemen,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

Synonyms

Caralluma hexagona Lavranosand several others

Also Known As

Mequrezh, Uruz

References (1)

  • Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden. p 21

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