Coreopsis borianiana
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 2 m high.
Possibly edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are recorded as being eaten with sesame. They are used in sauces.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Eru-apata-aparo
Synonyms
Bidens borianiana (Sch. Bip.)