Psilotrichum sericeum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It has several stems. It can grow 1 m tall. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are in a large open group.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Socotra, Somalia, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Achyranthes sericea J. Koenig ex Roxb.; Psilostachys sericea J. Koenig ex Roxb.) Hook.f.; Psilotrichum edule C. B. Cl.; and others