Aziburt
Satyrium aethiopicum
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
There are about 100 Satyrium species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia
How it is used for food
The tubers are eaten raw.
They are eaten especially by children.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aziburt