Crotalaria burkeana

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 70 cm tall. The leaves have 3-5 leaflets. The leaflets are 25-55 mm long by 4-16 mm wide. There are 5-12 flowers in a loose group. The flowers are white or yellow with red veins. The pods are broad and 4-5.5 cm long.

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 vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crotalaria burkeana var. sparsipila Harv.;