Glia decidua
Family: Apiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2 m tall. The leaves are in a ring around the base. It loses its leaves during summer. It has tuberous roots. These are 20 cm long by 8 cm wide. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The root is eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Roots