Albuca amboensis
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A succulent bulb.
There are about 30 Albuca species. They are native to Southern Africa. Also put in the family Hyacinthaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It needs a light well drained soil. It does best in full sunlight. It can stand only light frosts.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves and the bulb are eaten raw in salads. They are pounded.
Edible parts
Leaves, root, bulb
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or by division of offsets.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ornithogalum amboense Schinz;