Harmal / Wild Rue

Scientific name
Peganum harmala
Regions
  • Hautes steppes du Centre
  • Sidi Bouzid
  • Kairouan
  • Kasserine
  • Gafsa
Flowering month
  • Mai
  • June
  • July
Harmal / Wild Rue

Woody plant of steppic and semi-arid regions, resistant to herds thanks to its toxicity (non-toxic to bees).

الحرمل

Harmal

Nitrariaceae

Perennial herbaceous plant

Spring - Summer

Steppe / Desert wildflower honey

Color

Light to medium amber

Taste

Pronounced herbaceous, warm taste

Nectar

Good

Pollen

Good

Main role

nectar

Roles

  • nectar

Seasonal utility

Summer steppe honey

Biological utility

Provides a source of hydration and carbohydrates in very hostile environments in summer.

Pollen color

Yellow