Emilia marlothiana

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It is hairy. The leaves are egg shaped. There are teeth along the edge. The flower heads are white to yellow. They occur singly on long stalks 10-25 cm long. The flower heads are cylinder shaped and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the more humid areas of Namibia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are put in the sun, crushed and then added to beer for flavour.

Edible parts

Root - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ga gaub

Synonyms

Emilia albocostata Hiern; Othonna glauca Klatt; Senecio marlothianus O. Hoffm.; Senecio viridiflorus Hutch.;