Malva parviflora – Famine Foods

Malva parviflora

Uses

Israel: leaves eaten, in Jerusalem, during a 1948 military blockade.
Tunisia: young leaves gathered before the appearance of the floral button. The leaves are cooked in soups or with butter or oil and salt . Israel. Leaves eaten, in Jerusalem, during a 1948 military blockade.
India (area not specified): eaten as a pot-herb.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
L.; Huds.
Vernaculars:
Arabic: Khobbeiza. Berber: Amejjir, Imejjir, Mejjir, Ouabejjir, Djir, Tir 'line,Tibbi, Ibeqoula, Balefs, Mamejjirt.Hebrew: khubeza or chubeza.

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