N (Libya, Hammer et al., 1988)

← M

Libyan cultivated plants (Hammer, Lehmann & Perrino, 1988) N (Libya, Hammer et al., 1988)

O →

[504]

Nasturtium officinale R. Br.

• Karsun mehi.
• Vegetable.
• C., T.
• Lit. : KEITH 1965

[505]

Nicotiana rustica L.

• Dakhan, tabah.
• The leaves are used for chewing or as a snuff. The variability is high in the desert oases.
• F., T., C.
• Coll.: 7987 Az Zīghan, 25. 4. 83 (F.), 8883 Gabrahon, 1. 5. 83 (F.), 8905 Al Qala, 26. 4. 83 (F.), 8922 Al 'Awaynāt, 26. 4. 83 (F.), 8932 Ghāt, 27. 4. 83 (F.), 8971 Al Feowt, 27. 4. 83 (F.).
• Lit.: ASCHERSON 1881, TROTTER 1915, KEITH 1965, HAMMER and PERRINO 1985

Nicotiana tabacum L.

• Dakhan.
• Cultivated for smoking.
• T., C.
• Lit.: KEITH 1965

Nigella sativa L.

• Kemun.
• The seeds are used as a condiment for bread, formerly also medicinal plant.
• F., T., C.
• Coll.: 7984 Az Zīghan, 25. 4. 83 (F.), 8867 Al Fjij, 28. 4. 83 (F.).
• Lit.: ASCHERSON 1881, TROTTER 1915, KEITH 1965, HAMMER and PERRINO 1985

Nitraria retusa (Forssk.) Aschers.

• Gardak.
• A good stabilizer for sand dunes.
• F., T., C.
• Lit.: KEITH 1965