Hygrophila bequaertii
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a creeping rhizome. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are 4 sided. The leaves are oval and 1-8 cm long by 0.3-1.5 cm wide. It has flowering branches 75 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open woodland. It grows between 900-1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root