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Dicliptera cernua

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A low herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

South Africa (country/location of origin), 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

Justicia capensis Eckl. ex Nees; Peristrophe cernua Hook. ex Nees; and others