Justicia caerulea
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It can be 35 cm tall. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 2-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are slightly hairy. The flowers are in opposite clusters. There are about 3 flowers in a group. They are blue.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 75-1,650 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
The flowers are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Flowers