Babiana namaquensis

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A bulb or corm plant. It does not have a stem but has narrow sword shaped leaves. These can be twisted in spirals. There are 1-3 flowers in a dense spike.

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

How it is used for food

The bulb or corm is eaten as a snack and also cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Bulb

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Babiana buchubergensis Dinter;