Anacampseros quinaria

Family: Anacampserotaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb. It grows 3 cm tall. It has a turnip shaped, fleshy and slightly woody base. The leaves are hidden by scaled. The flowers occur singly at the tips of the branches.

Also put in the family Portulacaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on rocky outcrops.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Roots - yeast

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anacampseros alstonii Schonland.; Avonia quinaria (E. Mey. ex Fenzl) G. D. Rowley;