SPECIES


Local Name : Tsisaka
Scientific Name :
Habit : Herb
Uses : It helps to cure stomachaches, and also usd by expectant mothers in giving birth
Morphology : It grows to 3 feet tall, has brownish stem, thin leaves conical shaped, Flowers are whitish and has black seeds
Life Cycle : It is an indigenous vegetable and takes three months to mature. It flowers after 3 weeks.
Habitat : Near cultivated land
Distribution : It is a vegetable herb found mainly in cultivated fertile land around the forest.
Estimated Population : >1000
Average Altitude : 4000-5000 ft
Part Used : Leaves and roots