Talinum caffrum – Famine Foods

Talinum caffrum

Uses

Tanzania (Ngindoland): leaves picked during the rainy season, boiled, and eaten with relish and salt. The leaves may also be preserved by drying.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
(Thunb.) Eck. et Zeyh.
Vernaculars:
Ngindo: Nakatukwa

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