Sphaeranthus peduncularis

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 65 cm tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They have teeth along the edge.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sphaeranthus incisus Robyns;