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Waterleaf

Talinum fruticosum

Also known as efo gbure (EN)

Succulent leafy perennial with fleshy stems and leaves, eaten cooked in West African soups and stews. It thrives in heat and moist soil, and is easily grown from cuttings or seed.

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