Eclipta erecta
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 20-30 cm tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 2-5 cm long by 0.5-2 cm wide.
There are 4 Eclipta species. Eclipta erecta L. is a synonym of Eclipta prostrata (L.) L. - with many other synonyms; Ecliptica erecta DC. is an accepted name.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Asia, Brazil, India, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The leaves are occasionally eaten as a pot-herb.
Edible parts
Leaves