Jandalala
Crotalaria anthyllopsis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A compact bushy herb. It is an annual plant. It grows 30 cm high. The whole plant is hairy. The leaves are long. The flowers are yellow or purple with dark veins. The fruit are pods less than 1 cm long.
There are about 550 Crotalaria species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It grows in open woodland and grassland. It grows 700-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten. They are cooked with potash and peanuts added to improve the flavour.
It is occasionally harvested.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chitutuzi