vingerhoedblom, wildevingerhoedjie
udonqa, undoncalwabathwa, udonqabathwa, udongalwezithutha
Annual or biennial herb (up to 1 m) with deeply lobed, hairy leaves and large, pink to purple, foxglove-like flowers (spring – summer). Foul-smelling when crushed.
Insects:Flowers pollinated by honeybees; carpenter bees are nectar robbers.Wildlife:Leaves eaten as spinach; not browsed by livestock.Soil:Pioneer in disturbed soils.Ecosystem Services:Pollinator support, edible leaves, insect repellent.
Large, pink/purple flowers attract bees; capsules with black seeds, ballistic dispersal.
Not documented
Sow fresh seed in spring; germinates in 2 – 3 weeks.
Not available
Leaves for menstrual pain, stomach cramps, fever, and as spinach; roots for sore eyes and ears; slight toxicity at high concentrations.
