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Reseda villosa

Family: Resedaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 60-70 cm tall. The leaves are long and large and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are white. They are on a long flower stalk.

There are between 55 and 60 Reseda species.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in desert places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Mali, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Sahara, Sudan, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Abbellengat, Bu sraysra, Timerna

Synonyms

Reseda sudanica A. Chev.;