Priva adhearens

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 1.8 m tall. The stems are woody at the base and have some hairs. The leaves are oval and 2-13 cm long by 1-9 cm wide.

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

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Munamamutuku

Synonyms

Priva abyssinica Jaub. & Spach.; Priva cordifolia var. abyssinica (Jaub. & Spach.) Moldenke; Priva dentata Juss.; Priva tenax Verdc.; and others