Gethyllis afra

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. The bulb is 4-5 cm across. It has a brown covering over it. There are 12-20 leaves. They are narrow and twisted. The fruit is yellow and edible.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are used for jam and sweets. They are also used for flavouring.

The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kukumakrankas

Synonyms

Gethyllis pusilla Baker;