Reichardia tingitana

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It can grow each year from seeds or keep growing for a few years.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Egypt, Europe, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Pacific, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Yemen

How it is used for food

The leaves at the base are eaten raw in salads or in stews. The leaves and stems are eaten raw with bread.

Edible parts

Leaves, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cosconilla, Dodalak, Dodalgi, Hawa, Herba dolca, Huwwa, Khasoor

Synonyms

Reichardia tingitana L. var. arabica (Hochst. & Steud.) Asch. & Schweinf.; Reichardia tingtitana L. var, orientalis (L.) Asch. & Schwienf.; Scorzonera orientalis L.; Scorzonera tingitana L.; Picridium tingitanum Desf.;