Disa barbata

Family: Orchidaceae

What it is like

An orchid.

Where it is found

It is a tropical 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 to provide moisture.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Herschelia barbata (L.f.) Bolus; Herschelianthe barbata (L.f.) Rauschert; Herschelianthe barbata (L.f.) N. C. Anthony; Orchis barbata L.f.; Satyrium barbatum (L.f.) Thunb.;