Nachilare
Astragalus atropilosulus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has an erect stem about 1 m high. There are a few branches. The leaves are compound. They are 1-3 cm long. There are 10-15 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are bright yellow. They are in large groups. The pods are small and papery.
There are about 2,000 Astragalus species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Malawi, Zambia
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten. The root is chewed for its pleasant taste.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, vegetable