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.;