Cyphia linarioides

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. The stems are erect and have lines along them. It is branched at the base. The roots form tubers. The leaves are narrow with teeth towards the end.

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 root is used as a snack and for moisture.

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyphia campestris Eckl. & Zeyh. ex C. Presl.; Cyphia tenuifolia A. DC. and others