Sphaeranthus ukambesis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Probably edible. It is used in medicine. It contains chemicals useful against colon cancer.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gubissna