Ga'fur
Scorzonera judaica
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It can keep growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sinai, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The tuber is roasted and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ka'fur