Justicia pinguior
Family: Acanthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It arises from a woody rootstock. This tuberous rootstock is 80 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nyawolo