Cleome allamanii

Family: Cleomaceae

What it is like

A herb or climber. It can grow 1 m tall. The stems are covered with hairs. The leaves have 5-7 narrow leaflets. They are 1-3 cm long by 1-2 mm wide. The fruit are capsules 7-9 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy and rocky places around Lake Turkana. In East Africa it grows between 360-1,050 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya

How it is used for food

The young leaves are collected, wilted chopped and then cooked.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Erreso

Synonyms

Cleome grata Graham;