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Echinops kebericho

Mesfin

Kebericho

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Solomon Mekonnen

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Solomon Mekonnen

Description

A tropical herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae).

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Medicinal Uses

Traditionally used in the treatment of malaria.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,

Notes

Possibly edible. It is traditionally used in the treatment of malaria.

References (1)

  • Molla, A., Ethiopian Plant Names. http://www.ethiopic.com/aplants.htm

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