Siffar
Schimpera arabica
Family: Brassicaceae
What it is like
A herb in the cabbage family. It grows each year from seed.
Where it is found
It grows in the Mediterranean. It grows in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mediterranean, Middle East, Saudi Arabia
How it is used for food
The leaves are often eaten by children.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sifar
Synonyms
Schimpera persica Boiss.;