Diplotaxis acris

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

A cabbage family herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry soils. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Chad, Egypt, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye, Yemen

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw and used in salads.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Huwairreh, Yahag

Synonyms

Malcolmia arabica Velen.;