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Wild Edible Plant

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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