Hydnora triceps

Family: Aristolochiaceae

What it is like

A root parasite. It mostly grows underground. It does not have green chlorophyll. There is one flower. This is 15 cm long and is fleshy. It has 3 lobes.

Also put in the family Hydnoraceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows on Euphorbia dregeana in sandy soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aphyteia triceps Steud.;