Acrotome inflata

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

An annual herb. It grows 15-70 cm tall. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped and 3-10 cm long by 1-2.5 cm wide. There are many flowers in rings in round clusters.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The nectar is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acrotome amboensis Briq.; Lasiocorys eenii (Hiern) Baker; Leucas eenii Hiern;