Blepharispermum villosum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-3 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-10 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. The flowers are greenish white or pale yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Ethiopia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Boniya

Synonyms

Blepharispermum fruticosum var. lapathifolium Chiov.;