Cleome iberidella

Family: Cleomaceae

What it is like

This may be a variant of Cleome rutidosperma. It is a herb 50 cm tall. It has a few branches. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets are narrowly sword shaped and 1-4 cm long and 3-8 mm wide. The flowers are pink.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at higher altitudes between 1,000-1,600 m altitude. It grows in sandy soil near water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Gabon, Nigeria, South Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are occasionally cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cleome fritzschae Gilg & Benedict; Cleome montana A. Chev. ex Keay; Cleome mullendersii R. Wilczek;