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Gasteria brachyphylla

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae


What it is like

An aloe. It is a succulent plant 1 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa


How it is used for food

The flowers are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Flowers, vegetable


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aloe brachyphylla Salm-Dyck; and several others