Osmitopsis osmitoides

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A small softly woody shrub. It grows 15-60 cm tall. It has slender erect branches. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and have teeth. The leaves are 15-80 mm long. The flower heads occur singly and are yellow with white rays.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten and used for flavouring.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anthemis bellidiastrum L.; Bellidiastrum bellidiastrum (L.) H. Karst.; Bellidiastrum osmitoides Less.; Osmites anthemoides DC.; Osmites bellidiastrum Thunb.;