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Dissotis decumbens

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A creeping herb.

There are about 100 Dissotis species. They occur in tropical and subtropical Africa.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Nigeria, Tanzania


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

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