Winged Geigeria
Geigeria alata
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 30 cm high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier parts of south and central Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Arabia, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Middle East, Niger, Sahel, Senegal, Sudan, West Africa
How it is used for food
Caution: Several Geigeria species have a toxic chemical called geigerin. The leaves are used in sauces and for flavouring.
Edible parts
Leaves - flavouring, caution
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Geigeria macdougalii S. Moore; Cichorium alatum Hochst. & Steud.; Diplostemma alatum (Hochst. & Steud.) DC.;