Ipomoea donaldsonii
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A herb or shrub. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall of about 500 mm. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Roots, tuber, gum - sugar, stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Biriboole, Blumbul