Field fumitory
Fumaria agraria
Family: Papaveraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 15-30 cm tall. The leaves are divided 2 or 3 times. The segments are narrowly oblong. There are 15-22 flowers in a group. The fruit are 3-5 mm long by 2.5-3 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Chile, Malta, Mediterranean (country/location of origin), Morocco, North Africa, South America
How it is used for food
The leaves are dried and used as a spice.
Edible parts
Leaves - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ennar elbarda