Burnatia enneandra
Family: Alismataceae
What it is like
A herb that grow in water. It has rhizomes or underground stems. There can also be corms 1 cm across. It grows from these and grows 60 cm high.
There are 3 Burnatia species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It occurs in arid region. It is an aquatic plant growing in seasonal pools. It grows on the edges of muddy pools.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda
How it is used for food
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Tuber, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Maefua, Nkorom