Devil's thorn
Dicerocaryum senecioides

Family: Pedaliaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground and keeps growing from year to year. The leaves have 5 lobes. The flowers are white or red. The fruit are broadly oval and have 2-3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe

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

Duiweltjie, Elandsdoring, Museto

Synonyms

Pretrea senecioides Klotzsch;