Starstalk
Vernonia fastigiata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are 9 cm long by 0.8 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Tanyi, Thanyi, Tsidovholela