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Scorzonera Schweinforthii
Nomenclature
Family:
Asteraceae
English Common Name:
Desert viper's grass
Arabic Name:
قعفور
Locations
Desert grounds, especially with clayey soil in places with basaltic pebbles and gravels, particularly in the north eastern desert.
Cooking Tips
Edible Parts:
Leaves and young shoots are eaten fresh or in salad often with yogurt
Modes of Consumption:
Salads.
Recipes:
Sauté Desert Viper Grass
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