Oriental Viper's grass
Scorzonera papposa
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry soils. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Armenia, Asia, Caucasus, Egypt, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Syria, Turkey, Türkiye
How it is used for food
The root can be eaten raw or roasted and eaten. The stems and leaves are eaten raw in salads. They are also cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, root, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Basha', Dhibbah, Rubahlah, Spinga sor