Caralluma knobelii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent herb. It grows about 10 cm tall. It grows in clumps. The stems are succulent and 4 angled.
There are about 56-100 Caralluma species. These are sometimes put in the Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It can grow in arid places. It grows in the Kalahari.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The plant is bitter but eaten.
It is a famine food.
Edible parts
Leaves, stems, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Dadaba
Synonyms
Stapelia knobelii Phillips;