Salvia nilotica

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Tanzania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shokoksa

Synonyms

Salvia abyssinica Jacq. [Illegitimate]; Salvia applanata Willd.; Salvia hochstetteri Baker; Salvia intermedia Schult.; Salvia macrorrhiza Chiov.; Salvia parviflora Salisb.; Salvia pungens Hochst. ex Benth.; Salvia spinosa Moench;