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.;