Marsilea senegalensis
A Braun
Marsileaceae Edible: Leaves, Fronds
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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 small fern with bright green fronds native to tropical West African swamps. It is commonly eaten in Gambia and typically grows in wetland environments.
Edible Uses
The leaves and fronds are eaten as a potherb.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as a potherb.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamps in West Africa.
Where It Grows
Africa, Gambia, Mali, Senegal, West Africa,
Other Information
It is commonly eaten in Gambia.
Also Known As
Mbamit a mbel, Nyending jambo
References (1)
- Burkill, H. M., 1985, The useful plants of west tropical Africa, Vol. 5. Kew.
