Plantago boissieri
Family: Plantaginaceae
What it is like
A herb that doesn't have a stem. It grows each year from seed. It grows 6-20 cm tall. The leaves have fine silky hairs. The leaves are in a ring and narrow. They are 6-12 cm long. The spikes are 3-8 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in arid places. It is moderately salt tolerance.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mediterranean, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE
How it is used for food
The plant is used as an additive in the preparation of dried cakes of sour milk.
Edible parts
Plant
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ribel, Ribl, Yanam