Endopappus macrocarpus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gahwan

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum macrocarpum (Sch.Bip.) Coss. & Kralik ex Batt.; and others