Lanaria lanata

Family: Lanariaceae

What it is like

An evergreen herb. It grows 30-80 cm tall. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The leaves are narrow and tufted. They have a channel along them and teeth at the edge. The flowers are in woolly white panicles.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Argolasia capensis J. F. Gmel.; Argolasia lanata (L.) Lam. ex Poir.; Argolasia plumosa (Aiton) Juss.; Dilatris hexandra Lam.; Hyacinthus lanatus L.; Lanaria lanata (L.) Druce; Lanaria plumosa Aiton;