Crassula spathulata

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A sprawling herb. The branches can often be 4 sided. They can be 80 cm long. The leaves are opposite. They are narrow and 2-2.5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.

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 leaves are eaten as a snack and for flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves, leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crassula cordata Lodd.; Crassula cyclophylla Schonland & Baker f.; Crassula latispathulata Schonland & Baker f.; Crassula lucida Lam. Septimia spathulata (Thunb.) P. V. Heath;