Dwarf snapdragon
Diclis reptans

Family: Scrophulariaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems form mats or are scrambling. They are 40 cm long. The leaves are opposite and broadly oval. There are teeth along the edge. The flowers are white or cream with purple markings. They are in the axils of leaves.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Plant, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Isinama

Synonyms

Diclis reptans var. serratodentata Kuntze;