Kandudwa
Zornia pratensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is bushy with many stems. It has a woody rootstock about 2.5 cm high. They leaves are narrow and 4 cm long. The flowers are red and pea-like.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows near water. It grows in grassland between 1,100-1,350 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Botswana, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Southern Africa, Sudan, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves