Baboon flower, Blue freesia
Babiana stricta
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A bulb or corm plant. It grows 10-20 cm tall. The corm is 2-3 cm across. The leaves are sword shaped and hairy.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, South Africa (country/location of origin), 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, corm, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Gladiolus strictus Aiton; and others