Manna
Tamarix mannifera
Family: Tamaricaceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It keeps growing from year to year.
The manna from Coccus manniparus is eaten by Bedouins and is considered the manna which fed the children of Israel. There are about 55 Tamarix species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in dry and salty soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Yemen
How it is used for food
The sugary exudate is eaten.
Edible parts
Insect secretion, manna
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gaz, Tarfa