l'audohmtsxana
Brachystelma arnotii

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has underground stems or rhizomes. It grows 20 cm high. It is a succulent plant. The leaves vary in shape and are 4 cm long. They are hairy underneath. The edges fold upwards. The flowers occur as 2-6 together. The tubers are 5-6 cm across.

Also put in the family Asclepiadaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in areas with a marked dry season. It is a subtropical plant and grows in hot arid conditions. In southern Africa it grows between 900-1,600 m above sea level. It grows in sandy soils. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The tubers are eaten raw or cooked in the ashes.

Edible parts

Tubers, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Brachystelma grossartii Dinter;