Aspidoglossum araneiferum
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 30-60 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 300-1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Southern Africa, Swaziland, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Schizoglossum araneiferum Schltr.; Schizoglossum polynema Schltr.;