Lycium depressum

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central Asia, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and then fried. They are also used in soup.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aswaj, Hadhad, Hadhadk, Hathat

Synonyms

Lycium edgeworthii Dunal; and others