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Alepidea natalensis

J. M. Wood & M. S. Evans

Apiaceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable 193 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An herb in the Apiaceae family found in subtropical regions. The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Traditional Uses

The leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

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Distribution

It is a subtropical plant.

Where It Grows

Africa, South Africa,

Synonyms

Alepidea baurii KuntzeAlepidea ciliaris var. bauri Kuntze

References (1)

  • Grubben, G. J. H. and Denton, O. A. (eds), 2004, Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. p 41

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