Handagug
Trigonella stellata
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, Central Asia, Egypt - Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a condiment with clarified butter. They are also used as seasoning. The seeds are dried and ground and used as flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves - condiment, spice, young shoots, seeds - flavouring