Azolla nilotica
Family: Salviniaceae
What it is like
A floating fern that grows in water. It can be 32 cm long and the rhizome 2 mm thick. It forms roots at the nodes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in temporarily flooded areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan
How it is used for food
The plant is burnt and the ash used as salt.
Edible parts
Plant - salt
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ogoro, Ugoro