Litogyne gariepina

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The stems are branched and have wings. The leaves are alternate and without stalks. They are narrowly oblong and 5 cm long by 1 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on flood plains near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Sahel, South Africa, Southern Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Epaltes alata (Sond.) Steetz; Ethulia gariepina DC.: Litogyne glabra Harv.; and others