Lamiaceae FAMILY

Aeollanthus myrianthus gamwelliae

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Nindi is a small shrub growing about 1.5 metres tall. The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for its essential oil and edible leaves.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeEastern Africa.

HabitatRocky outcrops at elevations around 1,400 metres[ 238 Title Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Publication Author Bown. D. Publisher Dorling Kindersley, London. Year 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31 Description A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one main quibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant. ].