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Vernonia popeana

Family: Asteraceae


What it is like

A herb or small shrub. It grows 10-100 cm tall. The stems have many branches and are hairy. The leaves do not have leaf stalks and are oval. They are 3-11 cm long by 1-5 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant..

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda


How it is used for food

Edible parts

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