Dysphania procera
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow 2 m tall. It is green and can have a red tinge. It has an odour. The flowers are greenish-red. The seeds are black and shiny.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Muradu
Synonyms
Chenopodium procerum Hochst. ex Moq.; Chenopodium suberifolium Murr;