Groundsel
Senecio venosus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It has slender underground stems or rhizomes. It grows 90 cm high.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in the high veld. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
The dry leaves and stems are used to make a drink. They are boiled in water for about 15 minutes until a light red colour is produced. Caution: It may be toxic. It probably has alkaloids.
Edible parts
Leaves - drink, stems - drink, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Imfenyane