Senecio tuberosus
Schultz-Bip. ex A. Rich
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Description
A tropical herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with edible root tubers. It grows in arid regions and is one of over 1000 Senecio species.
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Edible Uses
The root tubers are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Traditional Uses
The root tubers are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It can grow in arid places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Sudan,
Notes
There are over 1000 Senecio species.
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 100
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1999). Survey of Economic Plants for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (SEPASAL) database. Published on the Internet; http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/ceb/sepasal/internet [Accessed 14th April 2011]
