Cyphia crenata
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
A twining herb with a tuber. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are 3-8 mm long.
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 as a snack and for moisture.
Edible parts
Roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cyphia atriplicifolia C. Presl.; Lobelia crenata Thunb. and several others