Griffonia simplicifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub that is like a creeper.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the grass savannah in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Benin, Central Africa, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Togo, West Africa
How it is used for food
The stems are baked and chewed. The leaves are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Stem - juice, leaves - wine, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boogra, Borokotoa, Eggo, Kadia
Synonyms
Bandeiraea simplicifolia (Vahl. ex DC.) Benth.; Schotia simplicifolia Vah. ex DC;