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Hesperantha radiata

Family: Iridaceae


What it is like

A herb. The leaves are soft and grass-like. They are 4 mm wide and have long sheaths. The flowering shoot is 90 cm tall. The flowers are well spaced. They are usually all turned to one side.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It is rare in Swaziland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Eswatini, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa, Swaziland


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Corm, root


How it is grown


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