Senecio madagascariensis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are 4-8 cm long by 3-12 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Hawaii, Pacific, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin), South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The leaves are cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Impondlampondla