Ramaliella tortuosissima

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The branches are angular. There are only a few narrow leaves. The flowers are yellow

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in the desert and arid regions. It has been recorded between 800-1,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Scorzonera intricata var. petraea Nabelek; Scorzonera tortuosissima Boiss.;