False caraway, Corn caraway
Ridolfia segetum
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground. It grows 1 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Europe, Italy, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Sicily
How it is used for food
It is used as a condiment or flavouring. The leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also used in soups. The young stems are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, spice, stems, roots, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Finucciazzu, Shabat, Tabch, Tebch
Synonyms
Carum segetum Benth. & Hook.f.