Indelengu
Bidens magnifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It keeps growing from year to year. It can grow 3 m high. It has many branches. The leaves are deeply divided. They are 6-20 cm long and 5-16 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The flower stalks are 2-20 cm long. The seeds are dark brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along the edge of forest. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Coreopsis frondosa O. Hoffm.; Bidens dolosa Sherff; Bidens lynesii Sherff; Bidens phelloptera Sherff;