Hilliardiella smithiana
(Less.) H. Rob.
Asteraceae Edible: Leaves - tea
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Description
A tropical herbaceous plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae).
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used to make tea.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania,
Synonyms
Cacalia smithiana KuntzeVernonia smithiana Less.
Also Known As
Umwanzura-nya
References (1)
- Vagionas, K., et al, 2007, Chemical analysis of edible aromatic plants growing in Tanzania. Food Chemistry 105 (2007) 1711-1717 (As Vernonia smithiana)
