Alepidea peduncularis explained

Alepidea peduncularis is an edible perennial herb native to the montane grasslands of East and South Africa.

Growth

The plant bears a flowering stalk about 70 cm in height, and a basal rosette of leaves with distinctively fringed margins.[1] The leaves are edible, and the roots are used in medicine.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hyde. Mark. Bart Wursten. Flora of Zimbabwe.
  2. Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.