Desmidorchis lavrani

(Rauh & Wertel) Meve & Liede

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Stems

The young stems are eaten fresh and have a mildly bitter taste.

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Middle East, Yemen,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen

A herb in the Apocynaceae family found in Mediterranean climate regions. The young stems are the edible portion.

The name is ambiguous.

Names & Synonyms

Obar, Uruz

References (1)

Al-Fatimi, M. A., Wild Edible Plants Traditionally Collected and Used in Southern Yemen. Research Square. University of Aden. p 18