Rubia petiolaris
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A prickly herb or shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The stems are 4 angled. The leaves are in rings of 6-8. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are green.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The root is eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Root