Vernoniastrum aemulans
(Vatke) H. Rob.
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves, Vegetable
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Description
A tropical herb in the Asteraceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Cacalia demulans KuntzeVernonia aemulans VatkeVernonia demulans Vatke
Also Known As
Kunguchulu
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 309
