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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