Trichodesma africanum

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A herb. It usually grows each year from seeds. It can be 80 cm tall. It is branched from the base.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara and arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Arabia, Asia, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, India, Israel, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Namibia, North Africa, Senegal

How it is used for food

Caution: It contains alkaloids so should not be eaten in large amounts.

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lahreycha

Synonyms

Borago africana L. Trichodesma africanum (L.) Lehm.; and others