Pile wort
Ranunculus muricatus
Family: Ranunculaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Central Asia, Croatia, India, Jordan, Korea, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, NW India, Saudi Arabia, South America, Tajikistan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The fresh young shoots are eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable. They are eaten before the plant flowers.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Shoots, leaves, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hwaireh, Thul hakh