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Lippia rehmannii

H. H. W. Pearson

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Description

A subtropical shrub in the Verbenaceae family with edible fruit that are particularly popular among children.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten, especially by children.

Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,

Other Information

The fruit are eaten especially by children.

Synonyms

Lantana pretoriensis (H. Pearson) PrainLippia wilmsii H. Pearsonand others

References (2)

  • Glover, 1967, (As Lippia wilmsii)
  • Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 198 (As Lippia wilmsii)

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