Phelypaea violacea

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Orobanchaceae Edible: Flower stem

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e-ReColNat (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

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RECOLNAT (ANR-11-INBS-0004)

Description

It grows attached to or as a parasite on Zygophyllum album L.; Zygophyllum cornutum Coss. [ZYGOPHYLLACEAE] and sometimes Limonastrum guyonianum Dur.; [PLUMBAGINACEAE]).

Edible Uses

The flower stem is the edible portion, traditionally removed and dried, then ground into flour and mixed with barley flour. The plant can also be eaten raw or boiled.

Traditional Uses

The flower stalk is removed and dried. It is reduced to flour and mixed with barley flour. The plant is also eaten raw or boiled.

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Distribution

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, Mediterranean, North Africa, Tunisia,

Synonyms

Check Orobanche

Also Known As

Abouchel-n-tekkouk, Aheliouine, Barnouk, Danoun, Denouss, Fetekchan, Idergis, Khares, Ouras, Temzellit, Tertout el kelab, Zebb el kaa, Zebb el nasrani, Zebb er-roumi, Zimzellil