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Rhytidocaulon macrolobum

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Description

A herb in the Apocynaceae family native to Mediterranean regions.

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Edible Uses

The young stem is chewed and eaten fresh, with a slightly bitter flavor.

Traditional Uses

The young stem is chewed and eaten fresh. It is slightly bitter.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Middle East, Yemen,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

References (1)

  • Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden. p 23

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