Cyphia persicifolia

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a tuberous root. The stems are twining. There are leaves in the lower and middle parts. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-7 cm long by 3 mm wide. The flowers are in loose groups.

Also put in the family Lobeliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The root is eaten as a snack and for moisture.

Edible parts

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyphia assimilis Sond.; Cyphia linarioides var. major C. Presl;