Plant Identifier
Bitter Leaf

Bitter Leaf

Vernonia amygdalina

Family: AsteraceaeNative: Tropical Africa

Bitter Leaf is a shrub known for its bitter-tasting leaves, commonly used in traditional medicine and as a vegetable in various cuisines.

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Care instructions

Prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sunlight. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.