Babiana patula
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A small creeping herb. It grows 2-8 cm long. The leaves are sword shaped and hairy. The flowers are blue to purple with yellow lines.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The bulb or corm is eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Corm, bulb, root