Avonia albissima

Family: Anacampserotaceae

What it is like

A herb.

It has also been put in the family Portulacaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in an alcoholic drink. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It can probably be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anacampseros albissima Marloth; Anacampseros avasmontana Dinter ex Poelln.; Anacampseros avasmontana var. caespitosa Poelln.; Anacampseros quinaria E. Mey ex Fenzl;