Crotalaria macrocalyx
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It has deep roots and keeps growing from year to year. It produces branched stems each year. These can be 30-90 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the savannah.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Niger, Sahel, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. They are used in stews. Leaves can be dried and stored.
Edible parts
Leaves