Chamare, Gammare
Chamarea capensis

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves near the base have 3 narrow leaflets. The leaves on the stems sheath the stem. The leaves are feathery. The roots are fleshy and like a pencil. The leaves and flowers do not occur at the same time.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten fresh and also used as a vegetable. It is used for seasoning. The leaves are used for flavouring

It is considered an important food in Cape Province.

Edible parts

Root, tuber, leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Feukel-wortel, Vinkelwortel

Synonyms

Anethum capense Thunb.; Anethum foeniculum Thunb.; Carum capense (Thunb.) Sond.; Carum capensis Sond.; Chamarea caffra (Eckl. & Zeyh.; Foeniculum capense DC.;