Pycnostachys abyssinica
Fresen.
Fanfua
Lamiaceae Edible: Leaves - drink
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Description
A shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae) found in tropical Africa. It is a small genus member native to the region.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make a drink with butter.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used to make a drink with butter.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia,
Notes
A small genus. They are in Africa.
Also Known As
Fanfua
References (2)
- Addis, G., et al, 2005, Ethnobotanical Study of Edible Wild Plants in Some Selected Districts of Ethiopia. Human Ecology, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 83-118
- 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
