Matthiola livida
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A cabbage family herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It will grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Arabia, Egypt, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Sinai
How it is used for food
The plant is eaten.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Plant, flowers, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Shugayrih