Leucas calostachys
Oliv.
Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A tropical herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae) with edible leaves. It is used as a famine food.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Also Known As
Hantidi
References (1)
- 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
