Argyrolobium argenteum

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. The young stems have white silky hairs. The leaves have 3 leaflets. There are 1-3 flowers opposite the leaves. The pods have flattened hairs.

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

The leaves are used for flavouring and as a preservative.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crotalaria argentea Jacq.;