Didymodoxa capensis

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 35 cm tall. The stems can be smooth or have stiff hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and 8-45 mm long by 6-38 mm wide. There can be teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Australina capensis (L.f.) Wedd.; Fleurya capensis (L.f.) Wedd.; Urtica capensis L.f.; and others