Klip uintjie
Babiana nana
Family: Iridaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Possibly only eaten by baboons.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in rocky or stony locations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The bulb or corm is eaten as a snack and also cooked as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Bulb, corm, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Gladiolus nanus Andrews;