Lagascea mollis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 1 m tall. It can be creeping and form roots at the nodes. The flowers are white and can have a blue tinge.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Brazil, East Africa, Kenya, Mexico, Nicaragua, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lagascea campestris Gardner; Lagascea kunthiana Gardner; Lagascea parvifolia Klatt; Nocca mollis Jacq.;