Rorippa cryptantha

Family: Brassicaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows in or near water. The stems are about 40 cm long. The leaves are 10 cm long by 5 cm wide. They are divided and lobes often have irregular teeth. The flowers are single and pale yellow. The seeds are 2 in a row and are 0.8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in or near water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ngalala

Synonyms

Cardamine cryptantha (A. Rich.) Kuntze; Nasturtium cryptanthum A. Rich.; Nasturtium microcapsicum Engl. & Gilg; Rorippa microcapsa (Engl. & Gilg) Robyns & Boutique;