Old man's beard
Geropogon hybridus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The whole plant is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Danab al-faras, Dhunaibah, Laatrous, Lahyat, Lguiz, Talma, Teta de vaca

Synonyms

Geropogon australe Spreng.; Geropogon glaber L.; Geropogon glabrum L. Geropogon hirsutum L.; Tragopogon geropogon Rouy; Tragopogon glaber (L.) DC.; Tragopogon hirsutus (L.) Hill; Tragopogon hybridus L.;