Flat podded medick
Medicago orbicularis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Balkans, Central Asia, Jordan, Libya, Macedonia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The fresh soft fruit are eaten raw. The leaves are dried and used as a spice.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ennefla, Khbs al-rai, Paralik