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ZZ Indigofera cryptantha

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 50 cm tall. It has several branches. The branches are angular and have furrows along them. The leaves are divided 5-8 times. The leaflets are narrow. The flowers are small.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It occurs between 500-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine


How it is grown


Its other names

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