Launaea fragilis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw in salads and cooked with meat.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lactuca fragilis Asso; Launaea resedifolia subsp. longiloba (Boiss. & Reut.) Maire; and several others