Abyssinian Mustard (Crambe hispanica L.)

Mediterranean Sweet Clover (Melilotus sulcatus Desf.)

Arabic names: حندقوق، حندقوق مخرز

Edibility and Usage

• Edibility: Edible
• Edible parts: Flowers; Leaves; Stems
• Blooming period: March to May
• Foraging period: April to May
• Seed collection period: May to July
• Potential medicinal uses: Anti-inflammatory; Anti-spasmodic; Carminative; Emmenagogue; Nervine; Diuretic

Description

• Perenniality: Annual
• Petal colour: Yellow
• Leaf type: Compound, trifoliolate
• Life form: Annual

Scientific Data

• Genus: Melilotus
• Family: Fabaceae