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Rhytidocaulon tortum

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Middle East, Yemen


How it is used for food

Young stems are chewed and eaten fresh. They are slightly bitter.

Edible parts

Sten


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Quarran

Synonyms

Caralluma torta N. E. Br.; Ceropegia torta (N. E. Br.) Bruyns;