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Rumex pictus

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Saudi Arabia, Sinai


How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten raw in salads or cooked with meals.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acetosa bipinnata Chaz.; Acetosa picta (Forssk.) A. Love & Kapoor; Analiton bipinnatus Raf.; Rumex lacerus Balb.;