Senecio tuberosus
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are over 1000 Senecio species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Sudan
How it is used for food
The root tubers are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Tubers, root