Limonium lobatum
(L.f.) Chaz.
Winged sea lavender
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLimonium lobatum, the winged sea-lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plumbaginaceae, native to the Canary Islands, Spain, Greece, North Africa, and the Middle East as far as Iran. It is an incipient invasive in Australia.
Description
A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves at the base are 3-10 cm long and 1-4 cm wide and have 5-7 lobes. The flowering stems have 3 wings 3-8 mm wide. The flowers are pale blue.
Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Australia, Canary Islands, Egypt, Europe, Greece, Liberia, Libya, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Spain, Tunisia, West Africa,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 104 (As Statice thouinii)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 213 (As Statice thouinii)
