11. Peganum harmala L. NITRARIACEAE
A plant with many uses, both mystical and practical. It is one of the possible identifications for the Vedic plant ‘soma’, and the origin of turkey red dye for fabrics. It is widespread in arid regions from North Africa to North-West India, and has been introduced and naturalised in North America.
Photograph of this accession of Peganum harmala
RBGE Living Collections Accession Factsheet
Accession Number:19911229
Scientific Name:Peganum harmala L.
Family:Nitrariaceae
Genus:Peganum
Epithet:harmala
Origin:West Asia and Egypt:Esfahan:Izad Khast
Elevation:2,900m
Plant:19911229B
Location:/Living Collections/Inverleith/G01
Plant:19911229A
Location:/Living Collections/Unplaced
