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Diplotaxis duveyrierana

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Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves

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Description

A herb in the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) found in Mediterranean climate regions.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are eaten.

Distribution

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sahara,

References (4)

  • Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 75
  • Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 188
  • Middleditch, B. S., 1991, Kuwaiti Plants: Distribution, Traditional Medicine, Phytochemistry, Pharmacology and Economic Value. Studies in Plant Science, 2. Elsevier p 28
  • Rivera, D. et al, 2006, Gathered Mediterranean Food Plants - Ethnobotanical Investigations and Historical Development, in Heinrich M, Müller WE, Galli C (eds): Local Mediterranean Food Plants and Nutraceuticals. Forum Nutr. Basel, Karger, 2006, vol 59, pp 18–74 (As douveyreana)

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