Violet cistanche
Cistanche violacea
Family: Orobanchaceae
What it is like
A plant that grows attached to the roots of other plants.
It is used in medicine due to its antioxidant
Where it is found
A Mediterranean plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Sahara, Saudi Arabia
How it is used for food
The fleshy roots are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Root, bulb