Khadi root
Khadia acutipetala

Family: Aizoaceae

What it is like

A small succulent plant. It grows 30 cm tall. It has a thickened rootstock and trailing branches develop from this. The leaves are triangle shaped and has sharp points. The flowers are pink to purple. They have cream centres.

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 used to make a fermented drink. It acts like a yeast.

Edible parts

Roots - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Khadi wortel

Synonyms

Mesembryanthemum acutipetalum N. E. Br.;