Scorzonera undulata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It has small tubers about 3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 100-400 mm. It grows on dry sands and silts. It grows in coastal areas. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Europe, Italy, Libya, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Tunisia
How it is used for food
The flower heads have a chocolate taste and are eaten raw. The leaves are eaten raw in salads. The roots are eaten raw or cooked.
They are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Flowers, root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alam, Chtel, Guiz, Lguiz, Quiz