Afrosolen gracilis

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a bulb or corm. It keeps growing each year from this. It grows 12-30 cm tall. It has a single stem that can be branched.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocky sites and on sandy flats.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Corm, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lapeirousia gracilis Vaupel; Psilosiphon gracilis (Vaupel) Goldblatt & Manning;