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Cock's head
Onobrychis caput-galli

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Slovenia


How it is used for food

The fresh soft seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Seeds, pods, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dorrais, Kataief, Petelinja turška detelja, Qunjirka

Synonyms

Hedysarum caput-galli L.; Onobrychis depressa C. Presl.;