Commicarpus boissieri
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A plant with a woody base and slender straggling stems. The stems can be 1 m long. They have irregular branching. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 1-5 cm long and 1-5 cm wide. The flowers are arranged in loose rings.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Middle East, Oman
How it is used for food
The shoots are chewed for flavour and moisture. The roots are slowly roasted then eaten.
Edible parts
Shoots, roots