Cibirhiza dhofarensis
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A succulent plant. The stems can be 1 m long and twining. It has a Iarge swollen underground tuber. The flowers are in dense clusters in the axils of the leaves. The flowers are green with small purple dots. The fruit are single and reddish brown.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It needs a temperature above 20°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Middle East, Oman, Yemen
How it is used for food
It is highly prized for the edible tuber.
Edible parts
Tuber, root