Afrosciadium magalismontanum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m high. The stem has fine ribs. The leaves are mostly in tufts at the base. They are 30 cm long including the stalks. They are more broad at the base and the leaf blade is repeatedly divided. The last segments are narrow. The flowers are in groups of 6 clusters on long stalks about 9 cm long. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are oval and flattened. The edges are thickened. They are 1.2 cm long by 8 mm wide. The seeds are narrow and oblong.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on open grassy slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a potherb.

Plants are sold in markets. It is commonly eaten in spring.

Edible parts

Leaves, shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sepaile, Sibhadze

Synonyms

Peucedanum magalismontanum Sond.;