Caralluma mouretii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant. It has round stems They are 30 cm high. The leaves are very small. The flowers are yellow-green.
There are about 56-100 Caralluma species. These are sometimes put in the Asclepiadaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dry sandy locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, West Africa, Western Sahara
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Abila, Aboila, Adonaiba
Synonyms
Caralluma edulis Hutch. & Dalz.;