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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;