Bahema
Aerva tomentosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 50-100 cm high. The leaves are alternate. The leaf blades are 10 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are woolly when young. The flower spike are 5 cm long.
There are about 10 Aerva species in warmer climates.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, East Africa, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves