Hypoxis rigidula
Family: Hypoxidaceae
What it is like
A herb or lily like plant.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa, Uganda
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. The bulb is eaten as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Fruit, corm, bulb
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ekiomi
Synonyms
Hypoxis cordata Nel; Hypoxis elliptica Nel;