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Duvalia caespitosa

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A succulent plant. The stems are succulent and they creep along the ground. They develop roots. The flowers are red and star shaped.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Lesotho, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The stem is eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Stem


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Duvalia reclinata (Masson) Haw.; Stapelia hirtella Jacq.; and several others