Triumfetta amuletum
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A shrub that is creeping or lies along the ground. It has many hairy stems. It can be 1.5 m long and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are broad and can have 3 lobes. They are 8-9 cm long by 9.5-12 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. There are 2 or 3 clusters of flowers. They are yellow. The fruit are 20-25 mm across. They are covered with up to 60 spines 5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can be in soil subject to waterlogging.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The roots or rhizomes are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Roots, rhizomes