Broomrape
Orobanche crenata
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A parasitic herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily
How it is used for food
The young shoots are used in omelettes, or fried or boiled with oil and vinegar.
It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Edible parts
Shoots, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sborchie, Sporchia