Echium italicum – Famine Foods

Echium italicum

Uses

Tunisia: young leaves mixed with those of wild sorrel (Rumex sp.), and eaten in soup.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Bové. ex DC.; S.G. Gmel.; Hofmgg. & Link ex Stud.; L..; Salzm. ex Ball.; Sieber ex DC.;
Vernaculars:
Arabic: Haricha, Halmech, Lecan et tsour. Berber: Bou chenaf, Tainast, Ouchcham,Taharadj.

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