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Euadenia trifoliolata

Family: Capparaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 4 m high.


Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows as an under-shrub in dense forest in West Africa. It grows from the lowlands up to 1,000 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, West Africa


How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked as a potherb. They are put in soups and used in cereal dishes.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Dowe, Dubue, Dzotinkin

Synonyms