Ipomoea oenotheroides
Family: Convolvulaceae
What it is like
A creeping herb.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The roots are eaten as a snack and a vegetable.
Edible parts
Roots, tubers
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Convolvulus oenotheroides L.f.; Ipomoea argyreoides Choisy; Ipomoea barrettii Rendle; Turbina oenotheroides (L.f.) A. Meeuse;