Fagonia glutinosa
Family: Zygophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It is pale green. It grows 20-60 cm tall. The stems branch from the base and lie along the ground. They have spines. The leaves have 3 leaflets. The flowers are purple to pink. The fruit is a hairy capsule.
There are 30 Fagonia species. Zygophyllaceae are usually in the tropics or subtropics in arid or saline environments.
Where it is found
A Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara. It grows in the desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Egypt, Pakistan, Sahara
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Desma, Tleha