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Thunbergia reticulata

Family: Acanthaceae


What it is like

A climbing herb. It can be 40 cm tall or 1.5 m long. The leaves are opposite and triangle to heart shaped. They have lobes at the base. The flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


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