Eriospermum rautanenii

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

It is a bulb or corm plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a single erect leaf. The flowers are spreading or curve backwards. They are 1 cm across. The bulb is 3 cm long by 5 cm wide.

Also put in the family Eriospermaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in well-drained stony soil. It grows between 950-1,250 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The small bulbs are eaten roasted.

Edible parts

Bulbs, corms, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Lbenluisa

Synonyms

Eriospermum brevipenduculatum Poelln.; Eriospermum currori Baker; Eriospermum rubromarginatum Poelln.; Eriospermum sphaerophyllum Baker;