Lapeirousia plicata

Family: Iridaceae

What it is like

A corm or bulb plant. It grows 10-15 cm tall. The corm is 3-5 cm across. The coating of the corm is brown and with wavy edges. The leaves are narrow and ribbed. The flowers are in a tuft at the base. They are pale blue to white.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The corm or bulb is eaten as a snack and as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Corm, bulb, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Galaxia plicata Jacq.; Lapeirousia galaxioides Baker; and others