Chikanda
Satyrium siva
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
An orchid.
Not in The Plant List. It is a plant at risk.
Where it is found
It grows in wetland in Zambia.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Zambia
How it is used for food
The tuber is prepared to produce a meat like product. This is eaten with corn, sorghum or cassava and also on its own as a snack.
Edible parts
Tubers, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Satyrium ?