Embelia ruminata

Family: Myrsinaceae

What it is like

A shrub or creeper. The branches can be hairy. The leaves are broadly oblong and 1-5 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. There are a few flowers in a short group.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Embelia kraussii Harv.;