African crocus
Androcymbium striatum
Family: Colchicaceae
What it is like
A bulb plant. It grows 15 cm tall. The flowers are small and tube shaped.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in high rainfall grassland. It grows between 600-1,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Ethiopia, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The root is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Androcymbium melanthioides var. striatum (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Baker; Colchicum striatum (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) J.C.Manning & Vinn.;