Rumex cordatus
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A herb. It often lies along the ground. The leaves are oval to heart shaped. They have long leaf stalks.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on sandy flats.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Rumex sarcorhizus Link;