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Egyptian hornwort
Tordylium aegyptiacum

Family: Apiaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Palestine


How it is used for food

The young soft fruit are eaten raw. The seeds are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Draihmeh

Synonyms

Hasselquisita aegyptiaca L.; Hasselquistia orientalis L. Hasselquistia pinnata Moench.;