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Dicerocaryum forbesii

Family: Pedaliaceae


What it is like

A herb. It has a long taproot. This produces several trailing stems. These are trailing and can be 3 m long. They are often reddish. The plant can be hairy. The leaves are opposite and broadly oval. They are 5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. They are dark green above and white to grey underneath.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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