Cerastium capense
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is erect and slender and grows 40 cm tall. It grows each year from seed. The leaves are narrowly oval and without a stalk. The flowers are white. The fruit is a capsule that splits into 10 lobes.
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 young plant is eaten as a potherb.
Edible parts
Leaves