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Tragia rupestris

Family: Euphorbiaceae


What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are oval to sword shaped. They have stinging hairs on the veins. The flowers are green.


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

The plant is eaten cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, plant


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Tragia ruprestris var. glabrata Sond.;