Scandix iberica
M. Bieb
Shepherd's needle
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
The leaves are eaten raw in salads.
Where to Find It
It is a Mediterranean plant.
Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye,
How to Identify
A Mediterranean herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae). Shepherd's needle grows herbaceously and produces edible leaves that are commonly consumed fresh.
Nutrition Score: 14/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 90.5 | 116 | 28 | 1.2 | — | — | — | — |
Names & Synonyms
Hefraf, Hifraf, Nancuk, Zicrik
References (3)
- Demir, I. & Ayaz, N., 2022, Wild edible plants contributing to the traditional foods of Mardin (Turkey) Province. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 21(3), July 2022, pp 569-582
- Food Composition Tables for the Near East. http://www/fao.org/docrep No. 409
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 222
