Dicerocaryum eriocarpum

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It lies along the ground. It is hairy. The leaves are broadly oval and can have teeth along the edge. The flowers are white or pink. The fruit are round.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in grassland and along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dicerocaryum zanguebarium subsp. eriocarpum (Decne) Ihlenf.; Pretrea eriocarpa Decne;