Phelypaea violacea

Family: Orobanchaceae

What it is like

It grows attached to or as a parasite on Zygophyllum album L.; Zygophyllum cornutum Coss. [ZYGOPHYLLACEAE] and sometimes Limonastrum guyonianum Dur.; [PLUMBAGINACEAE]).

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, North Africa, Tunisia

How it is used for food

The flower stalk is removed and dried. It is reduced to flour and mixed with barley flour. The plant is also eaten raw or boiled.

Edible parts

Flower stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abouchel-n-tekkouk, Aheliouine, Barnouk, Danoun, Denouss, Fetekchan, Idergis, Khares, Ouras, Temzellit, Tertout el kelab, Zebb el kaa, Zebb el nasrani, Zebb er-roumi, Zimzellil

Synonyms

Check Orobanche