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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

Synonyms