Altydbossie
Staavia radiata

Family: Bruniaceae

What it is like

A shrub with fine leaves. It grows 60-80 cm tall. The leaves are 4-10 mm long. The flowers are in small heads with white bracts around them. The bracts are pink.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brunia radiata (L.) L.; Phylica radiata L.;