Brachystelma gemmeum
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a tuber 6 cm across. There are 4-5 stems. These are hairy. The leaves are narrow and 3-4 cm long by 3-4 mm wide. They taper to both ends. There can be a few flowers in a group.
It is a rare plant.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Eswatini, Southern Africa, Swaziland
How it is used for food
A famine food.
Edible parts
Tubers, root