Ironweed
Baccharoides anthelmintica

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 60 cm tall. The leaves are oval and 1.5-4.5 cm long. They have short hairs on both sides.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Botswana, Central Africa, China, Congo DR, East Africa, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ascaricida anthelminthica (L.) Sweet; Ascaricida indica Cass.; Conyza anthelmintica L.; Vernonia anthelmintica (L.) Willd.; and others