Bakbos, Oondbos
Nidorella ivifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves have teeth. The flowers are small and creamy white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 5 to 1,920 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Siswati, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Baccharis halimifolia Moench; Baccharis ivifolia L.; Conyza ivifolia (L.) Less.; Conyza scabrida DC.; Erigeron dentatus Burm.f.; Erigeron ivifolius Sch.Bip.; Fimbrillaria baccharoides Cass.; Marsea ivifolia Kuntze;