Helichrysum pilosellum

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are usually in a ring near the base. The stem does not have leaves. The leaves are rough above and have a green felt underneath.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in grassland near wet areas. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem, leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Helichrysum arctotidifolium S. Moore;