Creeping launaea
Launaea procumbens
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-60 cm tall. The stems are smooth and branched. The plant secretes a yellow juice. The leaves are long and 5-25 cm long. The come from the roots and have a yellow edge and spiny teeth. The flower heads are yellow and 1-2 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central Asia, Himalayas, Ethiopia, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Yemen
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable. They are also eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alakoo, Bhathala, Bhattar, Dodak, Dodhk, Fusih, Hawa, Hund, Pathari, Pathri, Shantrazi, Sondrashi