Verbascum sinuatum
Family: Scrophulariaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are peeled and crushed and cooked in dishes. The roots are sued as a spice.
Edible parts
Root, roots - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Elmeslah, Msahander, Smahandar
Synonyms
Celsia sinuata (L.) Colla; Lychnitis sinuata (L.) Fourr.; Thapsus sinuatum (L.) Raf.;