Zornia latifolia

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-50 cm long. It has a taproot. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows along the ground and branches often. The flowers are small and yellow.

It probably has a mild narcotic effect.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant It can grow in hot places. It needs good sun. It is best in a well-drained acid soil. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central Africa, Ecuador, Gabon, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Sao Tome and Principe, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Spice, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Zornia diphylla subsp. gracilis (DC.) Malme; Zornia diphylla var. gracilis (DC.) Benth.; Zornia gracilis DC.; Zornia pubescens Kunth; Zornia surinamensis Miq.;