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Floscopa schweinfurthii

Family: Commelinaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seeds. It is thinly hairy. It grows 15-20 cm tall. It repeatedly branches from the base. The leaves are 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are oval to sword shaped and do not have a stalk. The flowers are at the end. The capsule is small.

There are about 20 Floscapa species. They are tropical.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Central Africa, Congo, Guinea, Guinée, Sudan, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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