Launaea lanifera
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked with meat.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lactuca spinosa Lam.; Launaea acanthoclada Maire; Launaea spinosa subsp. acanthoclada (Maire) Ozenda;