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Plant species: Crassocephalum rubens

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Scientific name Crassocephalum rubens

Family Asteraceae
Malagasy name
English name
Other languages Yoruban bologi (West Africa)
Use by people Its mucilaginous leaves are used as a dry or fresh vegetable in a variety of dishes, and as medicine for several different ailments
Description Distribution Picture made in (year and area)

Africa, Comores, Madagascar 2017

  Andringitra National Park
Large pictures of plant
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Pictures of flowers and fruits
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