Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Borago officianalis

Uses

Tunisia: young leaves are cut and used in soups.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: L.
Vernaculars:: Arabic: Bou krich, Bou chenaf, Harcha, Bou cassal. Berber: Tament, Tizizoua, Iles ouaral, Foudelggem

Plant Classification Group:

Boraginaceae

Plant Locations:

Africa
- Tunisia

Plant References:

BOUQUET

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