Kleinia squarrosa

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A succulent herb or shrub. It grows 1-5 m tall. It has many branches forming thickets. The stems are thick and succulent. They are green and can have white dots. There are a few leaves near the tip of the stems. They are 1.5-4.5 cm long by 0.3-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 135-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Djibouti, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Kleinia eupapposa Cufod.; Senecio eupapposus (Cufod.) G. D. Rowley;