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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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