Scandix iberica
M. Bieb
Shepherd's needle
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Description
A Mediterranean herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Shepherd's needle grows herbaceously and produces edible leaves that are commonly consumed fresh.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Where It Grows
Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 90.5 | 116 | 28 | 1.2 | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Hefraf, Hifraf, Nancuk, Zicrik
References (3)
- Demir, I. & Ayaz, N., 2022, Wild edible plants contributing to the traditional foods of Mardin (Turkey) Province. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3), July 2022, pp 569-582
- Food Composition Tables for the Near East. http://www/fao.org/docrep No. 409
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 222
