The following pages are an illustrated selection of some of the edible plants growing in arid areas in Africa. Unfortunately for many others I do not have photographs. For details about the plants check the Food Plants International database available on line at:
www.foodplantsinternational.com
- Many less familiar plants need processing or need to have the more edible kinds selected.
- Seek advice and guidance from an experienced local gardener on how to use less well known plant.
- Make sure you have the right plant, the right part, at the right stage of maturity and properly prepared.
- Produced by Bruce French of Food Plants International. 2015