Corrigiola litoralis subsp. telephiifolia
Family: Molluginaceae
What it is like
A herb. The root is thickened. The leaves are oblong and thick. The flowers are in clusters at the ends of branches.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are dried and used as a spice.
Edible parts
Roots - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sarghina, Serghina, Senghira
Synonyms
Corrigiola telephiifolia Pourr.;