Gethyllis villosa

Family: Amaryllidaceae

What it is like

A bulb plant. The bulb is oval and 2-3 cm across. There are 3-10 leaves that usually spread out. They are narrow and 10 cm long. The flowers are pink or white and have a scent. The fruit is a berry 8 cm long by 5 mm wide. It is white and has red seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

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.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Papiria villosa Thunb.;