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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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