Zornia apiculata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems can be 45 cm long. The leaves are twice divided. The upper leaflets are oval and 2.5 cm long by 1 cm wide. Leaflets on lower leaves are smaller and rounder. The flowers are yellow and can have red veins. The fruit is a pod 2 cm long and has 6 seeds. The pod has stiff bristles.
There are about 80 Zornia species. They are tropical.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Somalia
How it is used for food
It is a minor food plant.
Edible parts
Leaves