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ebolo, thickhead, redflower ragleaf or fireweed,
Crassocephalum crepidioides
8.47621, 124.642
Field Notes
Description:
An erect annual slightly succulent herb growing up to 180 cm tall. Its fleshy, mucilaginous leaves and stems are eaten as a vegetable, and many parts of the plant have medical uses. However, the safety of internal use needs further research due to the presence of plant toxins.
Habitat:
It is widespread in many tropical and subtropical regions, but is especially prominent in tropical Africa.
Species ID Suggestions
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