Trichodesma calcaratum
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in the Sahara.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves and aerial parts are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Iharcha, Ikhayba, Taynast