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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

Synonyms