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Jatropha zeyheri

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A herb. The leaves can be divided into 3 lobes. The blades are narrow and sword shaped. They are 9 cm long by 2 cm wide. They narrow to both ends.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

The leaves are boiled and used as a tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Godida, Seswagadi

Synonyms