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Gethyllis ciliaris

Family: Amaryllidaceae


What it is like

A lily. The fruit are long and club shaped.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa (country/location of origin)


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 undulata Herb.; Papiria ciliaris Thunb.;