Moghat
Glossostemon bruguieri
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has thick tapering dark coloured roots.
It is also put in the families Buettneriaceae and Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in desert regions.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, North Africa
How it is used for food
The dried peeled roots are used to prepare hot drinks. They are also considered to have health benefits.
Edible parts
Roots, seeds, medicine
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Dombeya arabica Baker;