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Psilotrichum edule

Family: Amaranthaceae


What it is like

A herb. The stems are very stout. There are long brown hairs. The tips of the branches are densely hairy. The leaves are opposite. The leaf blade is 7 cm long. They are oval and taper to the tip. The base is rounded.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Pemba Island, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


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