Algerian tea, The Arabe, Silver nailroot
Paronychia argentea
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Palestine, Slovenia
How it is used for food
An infusion of the flowers is used as a tea. The leaves are cooked or eaten raw. They are also used for tea.
Edible parts
Flowers - tea, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Atay dial, Lebled, Mosouif, Rijl hamameh, Silvery whitlow-wart, Shuwaisht