Arctotis arctotoides
(L.f.) O. Hoffm.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArctotis arctotoides is a plant belonging to the genus Arctotis. The species is native to Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-40 cm tall. It forms tufts or mats. The leaves near the base are alternate. They are divided and 10-20 cm long by 2-8 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable and used for flavouring.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten as a vegetable and also used for flavouring.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Ruiters-Welcome, A. K., 2019, Food plants of southern Africa. Ph.D. thesis. Univ. of Johannesburg p 32
- Welcome, A. K. & Van Wyk, B.-E., 2019, An inventory and analysis of the food plants of southern Africa. South African Journal of Botany 122 (2019) 136–179
