Caralluma subulata

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Middle East, Namibia, Yemen

How it is used for food

The young stem is eaten fresh. It is bitter.

Edible parts

Stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Shawrer

Synonyms

Stapelia subulata Forssk.;