Secamone spp.
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
Woody climbers. A herb about 1.2 m high.
There are 20 Secamone species. Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked and eaten when food is short.
Edible parts
Leaves