natural herbs
Makhobeli
Cephalaria syriaca
Herb: Makhobeli
Latin name: Cephalaria syriaca
Synonyms: Scabiosa syriaca
Family: Dipsacaceae (Teasel Family)
Edible parts of Makhobeli:
Seed - ground into a powder and used with wheat to make bread, cakes etc. It adds a nice flavour but quickly goes rancid.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHabitat of the herb:
Cultivated fields and waste places.Other uses of Makhobeli:
The seed contains 22.6% oil, it is used as a fuel.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - we have no details but suggest sowing the seed in situ in March or April. It might also be worth experimenting with a September/October sowing.Cultivation of Makhobeli:
Cultivated fields and waste places.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Cephalaria syriaca:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.