Indigofera diphylla
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A spreading herb. It is partly woody.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry sandy areas of the Sahel. It grows on fixed sand dunes. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Burkina Faso, East Africa, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sahel, Senegal, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gaccungolhi, Tantaroba