Cyanella orchidiformis
Family: Tecophilaeaceae
What it is like
A herb. It is a corm or bulb plant. It keeps growing form year to year. The leaves are sword shaped and wavy. The flowers are purple with darker centres. They are on erect stalks
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows on rocky places in moist places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, bulb