Polydora poskeana

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An erect annual herb. It grows 10-120 cm tall. The stems are simple or with a few branches. They are leafy above. The leaves on the lower stem are 8 cm long by 0.6 cm wide. The leaves on the stems higher up are more narrow. They curve backwards along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, East Africa, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Southern Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Vernonia poskeana Vatke & Hildebrandt;