Bidens prestinaria
(Sch. Bip.) Cufod.
Abartri
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Description
A tropical herb in the Asteraceae family, traditionally used as a famine food.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Synonyms
Bidens prestinariiformis (Vatke) Cufod.Coreopsis heterocarpa Chiov.Coreopsis prestinaria Sch.Bip. ex Walp.and others
Also Known As
Aburmereree, Assegetsiya, Awushenshe, Egile
References (2)
- Asfaw, Z. and Tadesse, M., 2001, Prospects for Sustainable Use and Development of Wild Food Plants in Ethiopia. Economic Botany, Vol. 55, No. 1, pp. 47-62
- Lulekal, E., et al, 2011, Wild edible plants in Ethiopia: a review on their potential to combat food insecurity. Afrika Focus - Vol. 24, No 2. pp 71-121
