Euphorbia neocrispa

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 75 cm tall. It has a tuberous root that is 4 cm across. The stems are slightly fleshy and have ridges along them. They can lie along the ground and they can form roots where they touch the ground. The leaves are broadly oval and 8 cm long by 3 cm wide. The capsule is has 3 lobes and the seeds are 4 angled.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Zambia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Monadenium crispum N. E. Br.; Monadenium intermedium P. R. O. Bally;