Cyphia zeyheriana

Family: Campanulaceae

What it is like

A twining herb. It has a tuber. The leaves are divided like fingers. The lobes are sword shaped. There are small teeth. There are many flowers in the upper axils of the leaves. They are red with purple marks.

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

Tuber, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cyphia eckloniana C. Presl.; Cyphia ranunculifolia E. Wimm.; Cyphia zeyheriana var. eckloniana (C. Presl) Sond.;