Pipturanthus tortuosus
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
An annual shrub. It can keep growing for a few years.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in dry soil. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 100-400 mm. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Egypt, Europe, Israel, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Syria
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten raw as a vegetable. The leaves are used as a flavouring in chutneys and relishes and for herbal teas.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves - flavouring
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Bubon tortuosum Desf.; Deverra tortuosa (Desf.) DC.;