RUBIACEAE
Borreria stachydea
(DC.) Hutch. et Dalz.
Zarma name:
tchakay gombo
(?)
A ruderal or weedy herb.
Uses:
Medicine (whole plant), fodder (whole plant)
Notes:
Resembles
Borreria scabra
but is distinguishable by bell-shaped flowers tinged mauve.
1. Plant
2. Flower
3. Stipule
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