Senecio glaucus subsp. coronopifolius
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. The leaves are succulent and tender.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in arid areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Egypt, Israel, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Saudi Arabia
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jirjir, Kra al-ghrab, Rijlat al-ghrab, Shkhis