Kingdom Plantae Family Asteraceae Genus Crassocephalum Rank Species | Order Asterales Tribe Senecioneae Scientific name Crassocephalum rubens | |
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Similar Crassocephalum, Crassocephalum vitellinum, Gynura crepidioides, Crepis multicaulis, Sesamum radiatum | ||
Crassocephalum rubens, also called Yoruban bologi, is an erect annual herb growing up to 80 cm tall. It is grown and consumed especially in Southwestern Nigeria, but also as far away as Yemen, South Africa, and islands of the Indian Ocean. Its mucilaginous leaves are used as a dry or fresh vegetable in a variety of dishes, and as medicine for several different ailments.
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