Chasmanthe aethiopica

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. It grows 40-65 cm tall. It has papery coatings over the corm. The stems are unbranched. The leaves are sword shaped. The flowers are in a spike that lies sideways.

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 corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and also cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Bulb, corm, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Antholyza aethiopica L.; Gladiolus aethiopicus (L.) Drapiez; and several others