Torilis leptophylla

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are twice divided. The fruit are oval and 4 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central Asia, Pakistan, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dhaniyal

Synonyms

Anthriscus leptophylla (L.) Koso-Pol.; Caucalis bifrons Coss. & Durieu ex Ball; Caucalis humilis Jacq.; Caucalis leptophylla L.; Daucus leptophyllus (L.) Scop.; Torilis xanthotricha Stankov; and others