Gasteria disticha

Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It grows 90 cm tall. It spreads from the base to form small groups. The flowering shoots are 20-90 cm tall and have 150-180 flowers.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows up to 800 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 disticha L.; Gasteria nigricans (Haw.) Duval; and several others