Dronkwortel
Notobubon gummiferum

Family: Apiaceae

What it is like

A stout herb. It grows 1 m tall. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems have furrows along them and they grow from a well developed taproot. The leaves are towards the base of the stem and are of 2 forms. The ones at the base are broadly oval and can have 3 lobes. They have teeth. The leaves on the stem are narrow. The flowers are in groups with equal length stalks.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The roots have been used to make an alcoholic drink.

Edible parts

Roots - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Annesorhiza gummifera (L.) B. D. Jacks.; Bubob gummiferum L.; Glia gummifera (L.) Sond.; Oreoselinum glaucum (Echl. & Zeyh) C. Presl; Peucedanum gummiferum (L.) Wijnands; Pimpinella capensis Thunb.; Selinum gummiferum (L. Spreng.; Sison capense (Thunb.) Spreng.; and others