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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;