Alternative names: Lapato, ksinolapato, ksinithra, agriosesklo
Family: Polygonaceae
Annualplantsthat reach50 cm.Are foundalmosteverywhereinuncultivatedplaces.It hasabout5 specieswidespreadinGreece.
Theleaves aredark greenandhaveaslightlysourtaste.Gatheredfromearly autumnuntilthe end ofthespring.Boiledcookedalone orwith meatandusedforpies.