Groundsel, Mauve ragwort
Senecio erubescens
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It is more common in wetlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a green vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chirevereve
Synonyms
Senecio erubescens Aiton var. dichotomus DC.; Senecio erubescens Aiton var. lyratus; Senecio ianthinus Mattf.; Senecio vernonioides Sch. Bip.;