Rumex dregeanus subsp. montanus
B. L. Burtt
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A subtropical herb in the buckwheat family (Polygonaceae) recorded at elevations around 2,377 m above sea level in South Africa. The leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Traditional Uses
Caution: It contains oxalates.
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Known Hazards
The plant contains oxalates.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It has been recorded at 2,377 m above sea level in South Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Eswatini, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland,
Other Information
The leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals.
References (1)
- Long, C., 2005, Swaziland's Flora - siSwati names and Uses http://www.sntc.org.sz/flora/
