Girardinia bullosa
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow 2-3 m tall. It has stinging hairs.
There are 2 Girardinia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burundi, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
It is now less commonly used.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dobii
Synonyms
Urtica bullosa Hochst. ex Steud.;