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Milk weed
Asclepias meyeriana

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 8-15 cm tall. It branches at the base. There are several leafy, hairy stems. The leaves are 3-5 cm long by 2 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gomphocarpus meyerianus Schltr.;