Mesembryanthemum pugioniforme
Linn.
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Description
A herb with a tuberous root. The stem is 25 cm long. The leaves are long. They are 10-15 cm long.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a substitute for spinach.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used as a substitute for spinach.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Notes
Also put in the family Mesembryanthemaceae.
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 412
- Sp. pl. 1:488. 1753
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