Orbea maculata
(N. E. Br.) L. C. Leach
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Description
A tropical succulent plant from the Apocynaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten and have a lettuce flavor.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten. They have a lettuce flavour.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe,
Synonyms
Caralluma maculata N. E. Br.
References (2)
- http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantnop/orbea/htm
- Spotlight on Agriculture January 2010 Traditional Uses of Selected Members of the Apocynaceae family in Namibia.
