Merremia verecunda
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A trailing or climbing plant. It produces annual stems 50-150 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in deep, dry sand between 930-1,070 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten as a side dish.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ipomoea quinquefolia var. pubescens Baker; Ipomoea verecunda N. E. Br.;