Groundsel
Senecio albanensis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. There are 2 varieties.
There may be up to 2,000 Senecio species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a spinach.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Senecio fibrosus O. Hoffm. ex Kuntze; Senecio doroniciflorus (DC.) Harv.; Senecio leiocarpus DC.;