Gladiolus magnificus
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A gladiolus like plant. The flowers are orange to red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The corm or bulb is eaten cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Corm, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Oenostachys zambeziaca (Baker) Goldbl.; Petamenes spectabilis Phillips; and others