Hypagophytum abyssinicum

Family: Crassulaceae

What it is like

A succulent plant. It keeps growing from year to year. It has root tubers. The leaves are dark green. The flowers are white.

Possibly edible. There is only one Hypagophytum species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in steep moss covered rock faces.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Crassula malladrae Chiov.; Sedum abyssinicum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.)Ryam.-Hamet; Sedum malladrae Chiov.; Sempervivum abyssinicum Hochst. ex A. Rich.;