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.;