Euphorbia officinarum subsp. echinus

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are chopped and cooked as a vegetable salad.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Deghmous, Takiouet

Synonyms

Euphorbia echinus Hook.f. & Coss.; and others