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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.
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2. Flower 3. Stipule
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