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Gethyllis longistyla

Family: Amaryllidaceae


What it is like

A bulb plant. There are 12-18 leaves produced after the flowers. They are 8-10 cm long by 6 mm wide. They have white scales. The flowers are pink.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in open stony places.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a snack.

It is rare.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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